Laranjeiras Attractions
23km/14mi north of Aracaju is the little town of Laranjeiras, which was founded in 1605, razed to the ground during the Dutch occupation and rebuilt by the Jesuits in the 18th century.
Nossa Senhora da Comandaroba (Gruta de Pedra Furada)
The Jesuits built the church of Nossa Senhora da Comandaroba, 4km/2.5mi outside the town of Laranjeiras, has a Baroque altar. Tradition has it that there was a tunnel from the high altar to the Pedra Furada Cave, 3km/2mi from Laranjeiras on the same road as the church, so that in the event of danger the monks might take refuge in the cave.
Sant'Aninha
Sant'Aninha
The chapel of Sant'Aninha (1875) contains porcelain figures of saints. The high altar is decorated with gold mosaics.
The chapel of Sant'Aninha (1875) contains porcelain figures of saints. The high altar is decorated with gold mosaics.
Afro-Brazilian Museum
Afro-Brazilian Museum
In Rua José do Prado Franco are the Afro-Brazilian Museum, housed in the Palácio Accioles Ribeiro, a stone-built 19th century neo-classical mansion, and the church of São Benedito.
In Rua José do Prado Franco are the Afro-Brazilian Museum, housed in the Palácio Accioles Ribeiro, a stone-built 19th century neo-classical mansion, and the church of São Benedito.
Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Pargos
N.S. da Conceição
The church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pargos (1843) now houses a Museum of Sacred Art.
The church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pargos (1843) now houses a Museum of Sacred Art.
Sagrado Coração de Jesus
The church of the Sagrado Coração de Jesus (Sacred Heart) dates from the 18th century.
Santo Antônio
Santo Antônio
7km/4.5mi south of Laranjeiras on the Aracaju road are the old Jesuit house and church of Santo Antìnio, now private property.
7km/4.5mi south of Laranjeiras on the Aracaju road are the old Jesuit house and church of Santo Antìnio, now private property.
