segunda-feira, 14 de novembro de 2011

Facade of Glória Church with Corcovado in the background

Besides its beautiful location and popularity as a worshipping place, the Gloria Church played an important role in the imperial period of Brazil, starting with the arrival of D. João VI in 1808. The layout was innovative for the time, and consists of two interwined octagonal prisms, giving the church an almost round, singular appearance. It has only one tower, below which is a kind of porch, also having a admirable limestone doorway. 

11 comentários:

  1. Estou conhecendo o Rio de Janeiro sem sair de casa!

    Linda tua foto!
    Parabéns!!

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  2. Olá Roberto!
    Que foto maravilhosa, um cartão postal belissimo!
    Parabéns!
    Léia

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  3. A wonderful glimpse into your beautiful city.

    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  4. Such a terrific capture of such a beautiful place, Roberto! Another delightful look at your world! Such beautiful blue skies! Thanks for sharing your world with us!

    Sylvia

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  5. É recente, mas dá a sensação de uma fotografia de antigamente... que interessante.
    Ficou muito bem enquadrada.
    Um beijo carinhoso.

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  6. Octagonal prism... definitely interesting. Great view.

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  7. Such a beautiful view Roberto!
    Greetings from a misty Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  8. Très belle image du Christ Rédempteur "O Cristo Redento" .
    Tu t'exprime mieux en français que moi en portugais, donc pas de problème..
    A + :))

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  9. Such a beautiful church. I would love to see the inside ...would think it is every bit as beautiful inside as out. Such a nice shot with Corcovado in the background. genie

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  10. Composição fantástica e uma luz espantosa.

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