Photos tagged as churches and cities and architecture

São Paulo - Metropolitan Cathedral

São Paulo Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as "Sé Church", is situated in the very heart of the city, close to the place where it was born, in 1554. Its construction started in 1913 and finished in 2002, when its original neogothical project, by German architect Maximilian Emil Hehl, was finally concluded. However, it was inaugurated in 1954, still without its towers. In the same place, in 1551, it was established the city's first Parish, known as the "Old Sé", demolished in 1911.

Date: 18 February 2007
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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São João del-Rei - São Francisco de Assis Church II

Here is another view of São Francisco de Assis Church (1774-1804), in São João del-Rei, one of the XVIII Century's Minas Gerais State Gold Rush towns. It is a baroque architecture jewel and stands as the city's number one landmark.

Date: 23 November 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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São João del-Rei - São Francisco de Assis Church I

São Francisco de Assis Church (1774-1804), located in São João del-Rei, one of the XVIII Century's Minas Gerais State Gold Rush towns, is a baroque architecture jewel and stands as the city's number one landmark.

Date: 23 November 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Tiradentes - Santo Antonio Church II

This is the Parish Church of Santo Antônio, in Tiradentes, from another perspective. Tiradentes, one of the towns originated during the XVIII Century gold rush in Minas Gerais, is famous nowadays for its colonial and baroque architecture and for its cultural life.

Date: 22 November 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Tiradentes - Santo Antonio Church I

This is the Parish Church of Santo Antônio (XVIII Century), in Tiradentes, one of the most beautiful historical cities of Minas Gerais State. It is a Minas Baroque jewel, important for its entranceway and large doors, designed by Aleijadinho (Antônio Francisco Lisboa, Brazilian most important sculptor), and for its altar, a golden extravaganza.

Date: 22 November 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Three Towers

The elegant profile of "Santa Luzia" Church, a Portuguese colonial architecture's jewel (1752), in Downtown Rio de Janeiro, contrasts with it's modern neighbours.

Date: 14 August 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Presbyterian Cathedral IV

Here is a night view of the Presbyterian Cathedral, in Downtown Rio.

Date: 28 May 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Catedral, Lapa & Santa Teresa

Some contrasts in Downtown Rio: the modern San Sebastian Cathedral (1972); the old District of Lapa, a night life neighbourhood, where restaurants, bars, music & dance clubs abound; and, on the background, Santa Teresa Hill, a charming residential neighbourhood, full of restaurants, art galleries and ateliers.

Date: 25 May 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Buenos Aires - Santísimo Sacramento Basilica

Inaugurated in 1916, the Santíssimo Sacramento Basilica, located in the district of Retiro (part of the city's central area), is one of Buenos Aires' most beautiful e popular churches.

Date: 22 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Argentina: gallery
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La Plata - Inmaculada Concepción Cathedral IV

Another view of the impressive La Plata Cathedral (Catedral de La Inmaculada Concepción), South America's largest neogothical church, located in Plaza Moreno, La Plata's main square.

Date: 17 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Argentina: gallery
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La Plata - Inmaculada Concepción Cathedral III

Here is a frontal view of La Plata Cathedral (Catedral de La Inmaculada Concepción), located in Plaza Moreno, the place where La Plata was founded and its main square.

Date: 17 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Argentina: gallery
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La Plata - Inmaculada Concepción Cathedral II

Here is another view of La Plata Cathedral (1885-2000, 112 meters high), largest neogothical church in South America.

Date: 17 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Argentina: gallery
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La Plata - Inmaculada Concepción Cathedral I

Largest neogothical church in South America, La Plata Cathedral (Catedral de La Inmaculada Concepción) is located in Plaza Moreno, in front of the place where the city was born. Its construction started in 1885 and finished in 2000, when the 112 meters high towers were inaugurated. Two modern elevators make easy to get almost to the top of the left tower and have nice views of La Plata and surroundings, including the uruguayan coast, on the other side of La Plata River.

Date: 17 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Argentina: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Presbyterian Cathedral IV

Another frontal view of Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral.

Date: 2 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Presbyterian Cathedral III

Here is a frontal view of Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral.

Date: 2 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Presbyterian Cathedral II

Here is another pic of Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral, first Protestant Church in Brazil (1862). The beautiful neogothical structure was built in 1934 and stands closer to modern skyscrapers in Downtown.

Date: 2 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Rio de Janeiro - Presbyterian Cathedral I

First Protestant Church in Brazil (1862), the beautiful Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral - built in 1934, in neogothical style - contrasts with Downtown skyscrapers. Numerous vitrals illuminate its interior.

Date: 2 April 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Salvador - Rosário dos Pretos

Built along the XVIII Century by slaves and ex-slaves of African origin, the beautiful "Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos" Church dominates Pelourinho Square's landscape, in Salvador Old Town. Its baroque features mix the portuguese tradition with some indian influences, mainly in the towers.

Date: 29 March 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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Salvador - Pelourinho Square, "Rosario dos Pretos" Church

Built along the XVIII Century by slaves and ex-slaves of African origin, the beautiful "Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos" Church dominates Pelourinho Square's landscape, in Salvador Old Town.

Date: 29 March 2006
Photographer: mig13: gallery
Location: Brazil: gallery
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São Paulo - The "School Yard" Building

Here we can see Páteo do Collégio (School Yard) Building, a replica (1953) of the old Jesuit School erected on the place where São Paulo was founded, in 1554, by the missionaries Manoel da Nóbrega and José de Anchieta. It encompasses a part of an adobe wall of the original School, a Historical Museum (Museu Anchieta) and a Chapel. This is the city main historical landmark.