See & do · Landmarks & architecture
Mosteiro de São Bento
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.via Google
A 17th-century Benedictine monastery with a simple exterior that hides a breathtaking, gold-leaf baroque interior.
- Good to know
- Attend the Sunday morning mass to hear traditional Gregorian chants.
Reviews from Google
The Mosteiro de São Bento, also known as the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, is one of the most significant historical and architectural landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 1590 by Benedictine monks from Bahia, it stands as a prime example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Brazil. The complex is especially renowned for its breathtaking Baroque church interior, featuring an ornate high altar covered in gold leaf, intricate wood carvings, and detailed religious artwork. Overlooking Guanabara Bay, the monastery remains an active religious site and a powerful reminder of Brazil’s colonial and spiritual heritage. Free to the public, but all roads in the area were closed due to Carnival. A gate guard let me through and when I left I gave him money for being so nice!!!
I had a very nice experience at the mosteiro de sal bento! The had a service while me and my father visited, authentic voices and great acoustics! The shop was crowded which was fun, a lot of people and happy faces. The garden was well kept and the walk up to the mosteiro was also very pleasant. Great and authentic place to visit if you want some rio history.
This is hidden gems! Little over the top when it comes to walls and art. It is unique to any church I visited!
One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen
Sao Bento Monastery is a Benedictine Abbey in Rio de Janeiro. This is a an excellent example of Portuguese colonial architecture. It was established in 1590. The interior of the church is very ornate and is covered in gold leaf gilding. We visited the Abbey on a Saturday. It was not very crowded. There are very beautiful sculptures and the site is definitely worth visiting.