Brazil
15 Best Religious Sites in Brazil
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha leads, and the rest of Brazil's best temples, churches and sacred sites follow, ranked by real visits.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 868 tracked places in Brazil. Updated monthly.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Religious site · Belo HorizonteThe Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, located in the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, is a landmark of modernist religious architecture.
Read our full guide →São Paulo Cathedral
Religious site · Sao PauloThe São Paulo Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the See Cathedral, is the largest Catholic church in the city.
Read our full guide →Mosteiro de São Bento (São Paulo)
Religious site · Sao PauloThe Monastery of Saint Benedict (Mosteiro de São Bento) is a Catholic temple in São Paulo, Brazil, established on 14 July 1598.
Read our full guide →Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Religious site · Rio de JaneiroThe Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, also known as the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, is a modern Catholic cathedral in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Read our full guide →Church of Saint Michael (Salvador)
Religious site · SalvadorThe Church of Saint Michael (Igreja de São Miguel) is a hidden gem in Salvador's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Read our full guide →Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen
Religious site · SalvadorThe Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil
Religious site · Sao PauloFree entryParóquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil is a Catholic church that stands out for its unique neo-Gothic style, inspired by the Gothic cathedrals of Europe but adapted with Brazilian touches.
Read our full guide →Igreja de Sao Joao Batista
Religious site · Porto SeguroFree entryIgreja de Sao Joao Batista stands at the heart of Trancoso's Quadrado, a historic square lined with colorful colonial houses.
Read our full guide →Brasília Brazil Temple
Religious site · BrasiliaThe Brasília Brazil Temple is a prominent religious site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for its distinctive modern design and serene surroundings.
Read our full guide →Cathedral of Brasília
Religious site · BrasiliaThe Cathedral of Brasília is a masterpiece of modernist architecture, its hyperboloid structure creating a dramatic crown-like silhouette.
Read our full guide →Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
Religious site · SalvadorFree entryThe Cathedral Basilica of Salvador is the seat of the Archbishop of Salvador, Brazil, and the Primate of Brazil.
Read our full guide →Basilica e Santuario Nossa Senhora da Conceicao da Praia
Religious site · SalvadorFree entryThe Basilica e Santuario Nossa Senhora da Conceicao da Praia is a stunning 18th-century church located in the Comércio neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia.
Read our full guide →Manaus Brazil Temple
Religious site · ManausThe Manaus Brazil Temple stands as a beacon of faith and architectural elegance in the heart of the Amazon.
Read our full guide →Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, Manaus
Religious site · ManausThe Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception is the heart of Catholicism in Manaus, built in the late 19th century.
Read our full guide →Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady
Religious site · MacauFree entryThe Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, commonly called the Macau Cathedral, stands at the heart of the city in Largo da Sé.
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