Capela Mayrink
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Observe Capela Mayrink with ist simple beauty that stands out at the Tijuca National Forest
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Capela Mayrink, a serene architectural landmark that seems to belong to a fairy tale, yet is deeply rooted in the nineteenth-century history of the Tijuca Forest. This small, pink-painted chapel is located in…
Listen in the app2The Exterior Architecture — Neoclassical Simplicity
The architecture of Capela Mayrink is a masterclass in modest neoclassical design. Its symmetrical facade, topped with a simple triangular pediment and a modest bell tower, reflects the European influence that was prevalent…
Listen in the app3The Art Within — Portinari’s Modernist Legacy
Stepping inside the Capela Mayrink, one finds a surprising and magnificent hidden treasure. The altar is adorned with panels painted by none other than Candido Portinari, one of Brazil's most important modernist artists. …
Listen in the app4The Surroundings — Recanto dos Pintores
The area immediately surrounding the chapel is known as the Recanto dos Pintores, or the 'Painters' Nook.' This name reflects the long-standing tradition of artists coming to this specific spot in the Tijuca Forest to capture the…
Listen in the app5The History of Expropriation — Baron of Bom Retiro
The story of Capela Mayrink is inextricably linked to the end of the plantation era in the Tijuca mountains. In the eighteen fifties, the Imperial government realized that the destruction of the forest for coffee was endangering…
Listen in the app6Religious Life in the Forest — Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The chapel is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Nossa Senhora do Carmo), a devotion deeply rooted in Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Historically, it served the spiritual needs of the slaves, workers, and landowners of the…
Listen in the app7The Fountain and the Grounds — Crystal Waters
Just a short distance from the chapel’s entrance, you will find a small fountain with crystal-clear water. This water comes directly from the forest’s springs, the very sources that the nineteenth-century reforestation project…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we depart the quiet grounds of Capela Mayrink, let us reflect on the layers of history contained within these small pink walls. This chapel is a survivor. …
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What is Capela Mayrink?
Capela Mayrink is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.9571, -43.2777 |
| Last updated |
