St Michael Old Chapel - by Papermau

[mauther]

Built in 1550 and completely rebuilt in 1622, the Archangel St Michael Chapel is the most ancient church of Sao Paulo and one of the most ancient of Brazil.
Built by the jesuits and explorers(bandeirantes), with the help of the indians of the region, this church had the function of strategic point of defense.

Download at: http://papermau.blogspot.com/2011/08/st-michael-old-chapel-by-papermau.html

 

[Zathros]

Beautiful! I can't even think of words for this one. I'm also Catholic (recent conversion) so, I appreciate it on that level also. Really stunning!

 

[mauther]

Hello, Zathros . Thank you by your words. I`m not religious. What attracts me is the old architeture and the history of all those beautiful temples.