Recife - Capela Jaqueira

Capela Jaqueira

The church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, also known as the Capela Jaqueira, was built in 1766 on a country estate which has now been swallowed up by Recife. The chapel is combined with the tower and sacristy in a single building, giving it something of the aspect of a Baroque church in miniature. The façade, which shows similarities with that of the monastic church of São Bento in Olinda, is attributed to Francisco Nunes Soares, who built São Bento. The high altar had painted and gilded decoration. The walls are partly faced with Portuguese azulejos.