Mosteiro de S茫o Bento (Sao Bento Monastery), Sao Paulo (must see)
The soaring interior nave with its ornate details makes this the most beautiful and vivid church in Sao Paulo. The monastery was originally established in 1598.
In 1640, when the Duke of Bragan莽a was crowned King of Portugal, a group in S茫o Paulo rejected the new monarch and offered the title King of Sao Paulo to Amador Bueno. Bueno declined the offer and hid in the Sao Bento Monastery until the political unrest subsided and D. Joao was recognized as King.
The current neo-Gothic fa莽ade was completed in 1914. German architect Richard Berndl designed the new structure, while Belgian sculptor Adrien Henri Vital van Emelen created the impressive sculptures of the twelve apostles.
The interior craftsmanship is exquisite, and the stained glass windows are stunning. A friar crafted clay figures for the high altar in the 1600s, which is made of marble imported from Italy. The clock, installed in 1920, was considered the most accurate timepiece in S茫o Paulo at the time. The impressive organ, with more than 6,000 pipes, can be heard during mass. Forty-five monks live in the monastery, devoting their lives to prayer and work.
Don鈥檛 miss experiencing the church in action and listening to its hauntingly beautiful acoustics. Attend a mass to hear the Gregorian chants鈥攈eld on weekdays at 6 a.m. and weekends at 10 a.m.
There鈥檚 also an on-site bakery offering delicious treats made by the monks using secret recipes. You鈥檒l find freshly baked bread, cakes, biscuits, jams, chocolates, and even craft beer.
In 1640, when the Duke of Bragan莽a was crowned King of Portugal, a group in S茫o Paulo rejected the new monarch and offered the title King of Sao Paulo to Amador Bueno. Bueno declined the offer and hid in the Sao Bento Monastery until the political unrest subsided and D. Joao was recognized as King.
The current neo-Gothic fa莽ade was completed in 1914. German architect Richard Berndl designed the new structure, while Belgian sculptor Adrien Henri Vital van Emelen created the impressive sculptures of the twelve apostles.
The interior craftsmanship is exquisite, and the stained glass windows are stunning. A friar crafted clay figures for the high altar in the 1600s, which is made of marble imported from Italy. The clock, installed in 1920, was considered the most accurate timepiece in S茫o Paulo at the time. The impressive organ, with more than 6,000 pipes, can be heard during mass. Forty-five monks live in the monastery, devoting their lives to prayer and work.
Don鈥檛 miss experiencing the church in action and listening to its hauntingly beautiful acoustics. Attend a mass to hear the Gregorian chants鈥攈eld on weekdays at 6 a.m. and weekends at 10 a.m.
There鈥檚 also an on-site bakery offering delicious treats made by the monks using secret recipes. You鈥檒l find freshly baked bread, cakes, biscuits, jams, chocolates, and even craft beer.
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Mosteiro de S茫o Bento (Sao Bento Monastery) on Map
Sight Name: Mosteiro de S茫o Bento (Sao Bento Monastery)
Sight Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (See walking tours in Sao Paulo)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (See walking tours in Sao Paulo)
Sight Type: Religious
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