Cathedral of São Luís
Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora da Vitória (Catedral da Sé)
The cathedral beside the Palácio dos Leões, originally a 17th-century Jesuit church, whose gilded Baroque high altar is the most ornate religious artwork in the city.
The church was first built by the Jesuits in the 17th century. After the Jesuits were expelled in 1762, it became a cathedral. It was rebuilt in the early 20th century with its current neoclassical facade and twin bell towers. The most important feature is the gilded wood-carved Baroque high altar, which is listed as a national monument. It stands on Praça Dom Pedro II, next to the Palácio dos Leões and the Palácio de La Ravardière, so the three can be visited together. The square offers views of the bay. Entry is free outside of mass times.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–11:30, 14:30–18:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Palácio de La Ravardière
- Museu do Reggae
- Historic Centre of São Luís (Praia Grande)
- Casa das Tulhas (Feira da Praia Grande)
- Museu de Artes Visuais
- Igreja do Carmo
- Teatro Arthur Azevedo
- Rua Portugal (Projeto Reviver)