Igreja de Santa Rita & Sacred Art Museum
Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia
A white Baroque church built in 1722 beside the sea, the most classic postcard scene in Paraty.
Built in 1722 by a brotherhood of freed people of mixed race, this is one of Paraty's oldest churches. Its white walls, blue-green doors and windows, and bell tower stand with the bay and green hills behind, and it appears in nearly every promotional photo of Paraty. Inside, the Sacred Art Museum displays silverware, religious images and other devotional objects from the 18th and 19th centuries. Admission is cheap, and the church is often closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The wharf in front of the church is a good spot for photos and watching the sailboats.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun ~09:00–12:00 & 14:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Paraty Historic Centre
- Igreja do Rosário e São Benedito
- Casa da Cultura de Paraty
- Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
- Praia do Jabaquara
- Forte Defensor Perpétuo
- Cachoeira da Pedra Branca