Mission São Lourenço Mártir

The São Lourenço Mártir Archaeological Site consists of ruins from the Jesuit reduction of the same name, which was part of the Sete Povos das Missões. It is located in the district of São Lourenço das Missões, in the municipality of São Luiz Gonzaga, Rio Grande do Sul, approximately 30 kilometers from the main town, accessible via the BR-285 highway. The São Lourenço Mártir reduction was founded in 1690 and became one of the largest reductions among the Sete Povos, with a population of nearly 7,000 indigenous inhabitants. At the archaeological site, visitors can explore the remains of the church, cemetery, school, and farmhouse of the former reduction, all partially covered by vegetation. Near the entrance, there is an exhibition showcasing the results of the archaeological research conducted at São Lourenço.

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