Convento de Santo Antônio
and Santuário de São Francisco

August 2022

Convento de Santo Antônio - Santuário de São Francisco

as seen from the bottom of the hill in Center of Rio de Janeiro

As seen in 1650

Stairs to the bell tower

which were unfortunately closed off.

Close up of church bell

Waiting room outside sanctuary

Santa Clara

Antique, unused organ

Left wall

Left wall - Long view

Hanging lamp

Close up of back wall

A more detailed look

Right wall

A close look at one area on the left wall

More detail from the left wall

The Ceiling

Close up of the right wall

From the back of the church

Museum artifacts

Museum artifacts 2

Museum artifacts 3

Windows

Ancient confessional

Wall mounted canvases

which are sadly in need of care

The only view into the Convent area

Exiting back into the 21st Century

One final look from the entrance doorway

Full view of the church exterior