architecture

Church of Rita of Cascia

Paraty, Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil

Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia [Portuguese]

Architecture

built
culture
Portuguese, Brazilian
style/period
Mannerism, Portuguese colonial, Plane Style (Estilo Chão)
work type
Roman Catholic church, art museum
material
stone

Geography

America » Latin America » South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro (State) » Paraty » Historic Center
local language location name
Paraty, Brasil [Portuguese]
historical affiliations
1722-1822
Portuguese Colonial Empire
1722-1815
State of Brazil
1815-1822
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity
type
cultural, natural
criteria
V, X
designation
reference
1308rev
Church of Rita of Cascia, east elevation
Church of Rita of Cascia, east elevation Paraty, Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil
View of Santa Rita Square seen from Paraty Quay
View of Santa Rita Square seen from Paraty Quay Paraty, Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil
Historic centre of Paraty seen from the quay with the Serra da Bocaina in the background
Historic centre of Paraty seen from the quay with the Serra da Bocaina in the background Paraty, Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil