Church of Our Lady of Mercy (João Pessoa)

João Pessoa, Brazil · built 1612

Our Lady of Mercy Church is a Catholic church located in the Historic Center of João Pessoa, capital of the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The Church of the Holy House of Mercy, considered the first church of Paraíba. It was built under a primitive chapel built by Duarte Gomes da Silveira and represents a very important monument within the framework of the heritage historical-artistic Paraíba. The façade shows the features Mannerist architecture, without the ornaments and ostentations of baroque architecture. The Church of Mercy is owned by the Holy House of Mercy.

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