Ordem Terceira do Carmo church

sunday morning

not manicured houses here,not loud music on sunday morning...this ancient part of the city is more fascinating than the famous one.....the church is beautiful like others, but the mass of sunday morni...

Interesting old church

I enjoyed my visit to this church. There are several interesting and beautiful historic details within the building. It seems the structure is in need of some restoration. Perhaps the most impressive ...

Nice historic church

Very worth visiting this small church. The wood carven sculptures are quite an expression of the brazilian late Barroco. At the basement you can see the place where the slaves used to lodge. Very goo...

Ok if you want to see th ruby studded wooden statues Christ.

Interesting but do not miss going down the stairway to the basement to see the lodging of the slaves. Shivers down your spine!

Great Tour

The church has a volunteer local guide who is very well versed on its history, architecture, sculptures and paintings. There is also the Christ sculpture covered with tiny ruby stones.