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From the coast to the interior, churches, forts and houses built between the 16th and 18th centuries reveal the first chapters of Brazilian history
Brazil has some of the oldest buildings in the Americas. Spread across different regions of the country, these structures tell part of the national history. Churches, forts, houses and historic centers help to understand the first years of occupation, colonization and cultural formation of the Brazilian territory.
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption: oldest religious landmark
Located in Olinda, Pernambuco, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption was founded in 1535. Considered the oldest church in Brazil, it stands out for its Portuguese colonial architecture, made with rammed earth and stonework techniques. The temple is located in a historic site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fort Santo Antônio da Barra: defense of the Bahian coast
Built in 1534, Forte Santo Antônio da Barra is located in Baía de Todos os Santos, in Salvador, Bahia. It was one of the main defense points against invaders. Today, the fort operates as a museum and offers visitors a privileged view of the bay and the city.
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Convent of São Francisco: Baroque art in Olinda
Founded in 1582, the Convent of São Francisco is also located in Olinda. The site is one of the most important religious complexes in the country. Its interior is marked by Baroque art, with gilded altars, Portuguese tiles and rich decoration. The convent church is considered one of the most beautiful in Brazil.
São Miguel das Missões: vestiges of the Jesuit period
The São Miguel das Missões Archaeological Site, in Rio Grande do Sul, houses ruins of nine Jesuit missions founded in the 17th century.
The site is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The buildings show what life was like for indigenous people and missionaries during that period, with remains of churches, schools and houses.
Taipa House: the oldest house in Brazil
The Casa de Taipa, located in São Vicente, São Paulo, was built in the 16th century. Made of rammed earth, it is considered the oldest house in Brazil.
It has a thatched roof, a wooden balcony and features typical Portuguese colonial architecture. Today, it houses a museum with objects used in everyday life at the time.
Historic Center of Ouro Preto: richness of the Minas Gerais Baroque
The Historic Center of Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, is home to buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. The city was one of the main gold mining centers during colonial Brazil.
The cobblestone streets, mansions and baroque churches are part of the scenery that attracts tourists from all over the world. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fort Príncipe da Beira: military grandeur in Rondônia
The Príncipe da Beira Fort was built in 1765 on the Brazilian side of the Guaporé River in Costa Marques, Rondônia. Considered the largest fortification in Latin America, the fort has great historical value. Today, it functions as a museum and offers panoramic views of the city.
Living heritage that tells the story of Brazil
These buildings are witnesses to the history of Brazil. They reveal cultural, religious, military and social aspects of different eras.
Preserving these spaces is essential to keeping the country's memory alive. Each wall, altar or ruin carries with it an important chapter in Brazil's formation.
With information from Awa Comercial.
