Capela de São João das Palmeiras

The Capela de São João das Palmeiras is situated at Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 1355, São José do Cerrito, Brazil.

• Construction of the chapel began in 1850.
• It features a mix of neoclassical and baroque architectural styles, characteristic of Portuguese colonial architecture in South America.

The Capela de São João das Palmeiras is a Catholic chapel belonging to the Roman Catholic Church.

Architect and Notable Features

• The architect responsible for designing the chapel was unknown.
• The chapel's interior features a large stone altar, ornate wooden pews, and a stunning stained-glass window depicting Saint John the Baptist.

The chapel houses a small pipe organ built in 1870 by a local instrument maker. The chapel also contains two bronze bells cast in 1855.

Heritage Status

The Capela de São João das Palmeiras is listed as a historical landmark on the Brazilian National Register of Historical and Cultural Heritage.

Opening hours are not publicly available due to limited access.

No notable artworks or relics are documented for this chapel.