architecture

Church of Our Lady of Glory of Outeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro [Portuguese]

Igreja da Glória [Portuguese]

Architecture

The colonial Baroque church of Glória features a unique polygonal floor plan, formed by two octagons with a tower at the entrance, a design without precedent in Brazil. Following the arrival of the Portuguese royal family in Rio de Janeiro in 1808, numerous members were baptised at the Church of Glória, including the future Queen of Portugal, Maria II, and Brazilian Emperor, Peter II.

full/alternative names

Glória Church

built

1730-1739

culture

Portuguese, Brazilian

style/period

Portuguese colonial, Baroque

work type

Roman Catholic church

material

granite, lime mortar