🛚 Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil · Americas · 22.90°S, 43.18°W

The Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is an old Carmelite church which served as cathedral (Sé) of Rio de Janeiro from around 1808 until 1976. During the 19th century, it was also used successively as Royal and Imperial Chapel by the Portuguese Royal Family and the Brazilian Imperial Family, respectively. It is located in the Praça XV square, in downtown Rio. It is one of the most important historical buildings in the city.

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Quick facts

Country	Brazil
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	22.90°S, 43.18°W · view on map

Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil, in Americas.

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