Convento Nossa Senhora da Lapa

The Church of Our Lady of Lapa dos Mercadores is a historic Catholic temple located at Rua do Ouvidor, No. 35, in the Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro. Description and Architecture External Structure: The temple has an elliptical (oval) floor plan and a neoclassical façade, resulting from renovations carried out in the 19th century that added a triangular pediment, a bell tower, and niches for statues. Interior: The decoration blends elements of late Baroque and Rococo, with highlights including the main altar, the altarpieces of the nave, the pulpits, and the paintings on the ceilings and domes. Historical Curiosity: In 1893, during the Revolt of the Armada, the bell tower was hit by a cannonball, a famous event in the building's history.