Heritage
Monuments of Brazil
1,900 listed monuments and heritage sites, ordered by significance: designation, photography and recorded history.
heritage asset listed by I…607listed sites
Heritage of Portuguese Inf…388listed sites
CONDEPHAAT Good Class308listed sites
Conpresp Good Class182listed sites
3Palácio do Planalto
Plano Piloto, Federal District
official residence · 1960 · modern
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
4Cathedral of Brasília
Plano Piloto, Federal District
Catholic cathedral · 1970 · modern
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
5Christ the Redeemer
Estácio, Rio de Janeiro
colossal statue · 1920
heritage asset listed by IPHANheritage registered by RJ Monume…
6Amazon Theatre
Manaus, Amazonas
historic site · 1896 · Renaissance
part of UNESCO World Heritage Siteheritage asset listed by IPHAN
7São Paulo Cathedral
São Paulo, São Paulo
cathedral · 1913 · Gothic Revival
CONDEPHAAT Good Class
Photo: Antônio Ricardo Gomes de Souza · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
8Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
Congonhas, Minas Gerais
calvary · 1757 · Baroque
World Heritage Siteheritage asset listed by IPHAN
9Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
urban project · 1943
World Heritage Siteheritage asset listed by IPHAN
10National Congress Palace
Plano Piloto, Federal District
parliament · 1960 · International Style
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
11Municipal Theater of São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo
opera house · 1903 · eclectic
heritage asset listed by IPHANCONDEPHAAT Good Class
12Itamaraty Palace
Plano Piloto, Federal District
government office · 1962 · modern
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
13Cláudio Santoro National Theater
Plano Piloto, Federal District
theatre · 1966 · modern
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
14Monument to the Bandeiras
São Paulo, São Paulo
monument · 1953 · Art Deco
CONDEPHAAT Good ClassConpresp Good Class
15Paço Imperial
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
royal palace · 1743 · baroque
heritage asset listed by IPHANHeritage of Portuguese Influence
Photo: Jorge Andrade from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
17Estádio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proença
Ananindeua, Pará
historic site · 1978 · modern
site of historical interest in B…
18Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Ouro Preto)
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais
church · 1771 · Rococo
heritage asset listed by IPHANHeritage of Portuguese Influence
Photo: Halley Pacheco de Oliveira · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
19Catete Palace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
historic · 1867 · Neoclassical
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
20Maracanã Stadium
Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro
association football venue · 1950
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
21Cathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus
Cuiabá, Mato Grosso
historic site · 1973 · modern
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
22Palácio do Jaburu
Plano Piloto, Federal District
palace · 1977 · Modernist architecture in Brazil
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: joao batista Shimoto · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
23Estádio do Pacaembu
São Paulo, São Paulo
stadium · 1938
CONDEPHAAT Good ClassConpresp Good Class
Photo: Halley Pacheco de Oliveira · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
24Valongo Wharf
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
historic heritage of Brazil · 1811
World Heritage Siteheritage registered by RJ Monume…
25Edifício Wilton Paes de Almeida
São Paulo, São Paulo
building · 1968 · modern
Conpresp Good Class
Photo: Rafael Lemieszek Pinheiro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
26Pampulha art museum
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
historic heritage of Brazil · 1957
World Heritage Siteheritage asset listed by IPHAN
27Plano Piloto
Plano Piloto, Federal District
administrative region of the Federal District · 1960
World Heritage Site
28Praça dos Três Poderes
Plano Piloto, Federal District
square
part of UNESCO World Heritage Siteheritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Celso Abreu from Belém, Brasil · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
29Church of Saint Anne
Belém, Pará
historic site · 1762 · Baroque
Heritage of Portuguese Influenceheritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Rodrigo Lima/Portal da Copa · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
30Mineirão
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
historic site · 1965
cultural heritage recognized by …
Photo: Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
31Estádio Nacional de Brasília
Plano Piloto, Federal District
stadium
asset of historic and or cultura…
32Candelária Church
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
church · 1811 · Neoclassical
heritage asset listed by IPHANHeritage of Portuguese Influence
33Teatro Municipal, Avenida Rio Branco
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
theatre · 1909 · eclectic
INEPAC Good Class
34Caramuru Building
Salvador, Bahia
historic site · 1946 · modern
IPAC historic heritage site
35Casa da Cultura Mario Quintana
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
arts center · 1933 · eclectic
IPHAE listed heritage
Photo: Celso Roberto de Abreu Silva from Belém, Brasil · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
36Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Belém, Pará
historic site · 1748 · baroque
Heritage of Portuguese Influenceheritage asset listed by IPHAN
37Conjunto Governador Kubitschek
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
built structure · 1950 · International Style
cultural heritage recognized by …
38Edifício Esther
São Paulo, São Paulo
building · 1938 · modern
CONDEPHAAT Good ClassConpresp Good Class
39Sônia Cabral Palace
Vitória, Espírito Santo
real property · 1912 · eclectic
heritage site of the Espírito Sa…
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40Edifício Itália
São Paulo, São Paulo
cultural heritage · 1965 · modern
Conpresp Good Class
41
Catetinho
Park Way, Federal District
official residence · 1956
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
42
Cathedral of Salvador
Salvador, Bahia
Catholic cathedral · 1672 · baroque
Heritage of Portuguese Influenceheritage asset listed by IPHAN
43
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
church · 1761 · Baroque
heritage asset listed by IPHANHeritage of Portuguese Influence
Photo: Halley Pacheco de Oliveira · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
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Quinta da Boa Vista
Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro
park · 1808 · Neoclassical
heritage asset listed by IPHANHeritage of Portuguese Influence
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Superagui National Park
Guaraqueçaba, Paraná
national park · 1989
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
46
Museu Nacional
Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro
national museum · 1818
heritage asset listed by IPHANHeritage of Portuguese Influence
47
Copacabana Palace
Estácio, Rio de Janeiro
hotel · 1923
heritage asset listed by IPHANINEPAC Good Class
48
Flamengo Park
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
sports venue · 1965
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
49
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
cultural heritage · 1880 · Neo-Manueline
INEPAC Good ClassHeritage of Portuguese Influence
Photo: Halley Pacheco de Oliveira · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
50
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
Curicica, Rio de Janeiro
historic heritage of Brazil · 1995
World Heritage SiteTentative World Heritage Site
51
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro
open-access publisher · 1920
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
52
Brasilia TV Tower
Plano Piloto, Federal District
transmitter mast · 1965
asset of historic and or cultura…
53
Cathedral of Petrópolis
Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
Catholic cathedral · 1884 · Gothic Revival
heritage asset listed by IPHAN
54
Gustavo Capanema Palace
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
historic site
heritage asset listed by IPHANTentative World Heritage Site
55
Historic Centre of Salvador da Bahia
Salvador, Bahia
architectural ensemble · 1549
World Heritage SiteIPAC historic heritage site
56
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral
Belém, Pará
Catholic cathedral · 1748 · baroque
Heritage of Portuguese Influenceheritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Celso Roberto de Abreu Silva from Belém, Brasil · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
57
Theatro da Paz
Belém, Pará
historic site · 1878 · Neoclassical
heritage asset listed by IPHANhistoric site
Photo: Halley Pacheco de Oliveira · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
58
Tijuca Forest
Estácio, Rio de Janeiro
forest · 1961
World Heritage Site
59
Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Belém, Pará
historic site · 1627 · Neoclassicism
Heritage of Portuguese Influenceheritage asset listed by IPHAN
Photo: Wellington Da Costa Gomez · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReport this photo · linked, not stored
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Edifício da Associação dos Empregados no Comércio da Bahia
Salvador, Bahia
historic site · 1914 · eclectic
IPAC historic heritage site
iDesignations
How sites are protected
| Designation | Sites with a page |
|---|---|
| heritage asset listed by IPHAN | 607 |
| Heritage of Portuguese Influence | 388 |
| CONDEPHAAT Good Class | 308 |
| Conpresp Good Class | 182 |
| IPAC historic heritage site | 156 |
| INEPAC Good Class | 85 |
| heritage site of the Espírito Santo State Council of Culture | 67 |
| asset of historic and or cultural interest | 61 |