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São Francisco da Penitência Church, Rio de Janeiro

Sao Francisco da Penitencia is a colonial church dating back to 1737, famous for its gilden Baroque interiors and wooden statues..

Sao Francisco da Penitencia is a colonial church dating back to 1737, famous for its gilden Baroque interiors and wooden statues.


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About São Francisco da Penitência Church

 Rua da Carioca, 5 - Centro

 21 2262-0197‎

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