Igreja São Cristóvão

The Igreja São Cristóvão is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Papanduva, Sergipe, Brazil.

Overview

• Founded in 1590, it is one of the oldest settlements in Brazil and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History

Founded on January 1, 1590, the Igreja São Cristóvão was established at the mouth of the Vaza-Barris River. The municipality of São Cristóvão covers an area of 437 square kilometers and is home to the Federal University of Sergipe, established in 1968.

Architecture

The chapel's architecture reflects its colonial-era roots, with early buildings dating back to the 17th century. Believed to date from this period, the site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 for its historic city square, São Francisco Square, and numerous early colonial-period buildings.

Location

The Igreja São Cristóvão is located at Rua João Sonaglio in Papanduva, Sergipe, Brazil. The municipality covers an area of 437 square kilometers and has a population density of 196.43 per km2.

Denomination and Religious Significance

As a Roman Catholic chapel, the Igreja São Cristóvão is part of the Christian denomination. The church plays a significant role in the religious life of the municipality, serving as a place of worship for the local community.

Architect and Notable Features

The architect responsible for designing the chapel's current structure is not specified. However, notable features include its historic city square, São Francisco Square, which showcases early colonial-period buildings.

Organ and Bells Information

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the organ or bells of the Igreja São Cristóvão.

Heritage Status

The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 for its historic city square, São Francisco Square, and numerous early colonial-period buildings.

Visiting Info

Opening hours are not specified. Accessibility information is also unavailable. Due to lack of information, visiting details cannot be provided.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available sources.