Penha Convent

Penha Convent is a convent in , , on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and . Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to 's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Catholic
  • Description: convent in Vila Velha, Brazil
  • Address: Rua Vasco Coutinho, Centro, ES 29100-231

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Third Bridge and Vila Velha Academy of Arts.

Bridge
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The Deputy Darcy Castelo de Mendonça Bridge, colloquially known as the , is the second tallest bridge in , connecting the cities of and in the state of . is situated 420 metres north of Penha Convent.

Arts center
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is an arts center, which is situated 540 metres southwest of Penha Convent.

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The , also known as the Fort of São Francisco Xavier da Barra or simply as the Fort of Piratininga, is located in the Inhoã Cove, in the city of , in the state of . is situated 620 metres north of Penha Convent.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Prainha and Praia da Costa.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Penha Convent

Latitude
-20.32931° or 20° 19′ 46″ south
Longitude
-40.28707° or 40° 17′ 13″ west
Elevation
156 metres (512 feet)
Inception
1568
Wheelchair access
limited
Open location code
58FXMPC7+75
Open­Street­Map ID
way 298241604
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q7162813
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Penha Convent” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Outeiro da Penha and Museu de Nossa Senhora da Penha.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Largo do Convento and Frei Pedro Palácios.

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