This is a lovely church. It is small, but that gives it a feeling of intimacy and warmth that some of the larger churches cannot achieve. When visiting we not only saw the church but also the Sacristy which made it even more personal. We certainly appreciated the view from the top having walked up the very steep steps from... More

This place is magnifixcant !!!I think i hav less words for this place!!! One of my very good friends got married thie recenty and it was in the eveninG. The church is situated at the top of the hill and it has such a amazing view, As you walk in , it is a small church but has a very... More

I love this church. It's beautiful from the outside and even more special inside. From the outside you get great views of the city.

Beautiful, historical and a spectacular view of the bay of Guanabara. Linda, histórica e uma vista espetacular da baia de Guanabara.

the church itself is very beautiful and the view ,fantastic, as it s located on a hill facing the Baia de Guanabara,parque do flamengo and far away the sugar loaf

Because it is on top of a hill and it is richly decorated is worth a visit

If you enjoy Portuguese tiles, you will love this church. They were all restored by a Portuguese bank some years ago.

Baroque church inaugurated in Rio in 1740, is famous among other attributes, for having serving the Emperor of Brazil and his family, Peter the I ( Dom Pedro) as his favorite. All the Royal family was baptized at the "Gloria Chuch" as it is popularly known. Recently, the Church received a vital renovation, with almost US$ 700,000 of investment. The... More