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Church of Saint John the Baptist (Belém)

Church of Saint John the Baptist (Belém) Church of Saint John the Baptist (Belém) - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Church of Saint John the Baptist (Portuguese: Igreja de São João Batista), also known as the Igreja de São Joãozinho, is a colonial temple located in Líbano Square, also known as Largo de São João, in the city of Belém, in the Brazilian state of Pará. Built in the Baroque style and designed by the Italian Giuseppe Antonio Landi, the small church has an irregular octagonal nave and a central dome. The building is protected by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). Read more on Wikipedia

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