Giulia Panchoni Righetto, 26 years old, was originally from San Paolo and was visiting Salvador when the historic building was collapsed
THE Collapse of part of the ceiling of the church of San Francisco de Assislocated in Pelourinho, it caused the death of Giulia Benconi Righetto26, on the afternoon of Wednesday 5. The victim was originally from Ribeirão PretoInterior of St. Paul, and was visiting the historic building when there was the collapse of the local structures.
Historical and tourist point
The church of San Francisco de Assis, known as the “golden church”, was built at the beginning of the 18th century in the historic center of Salvador. His interior is covered with gold and is considered one of the seven wonders of Portuguese origin in the world. The building is one of the most expressive monuments of the National Baroque and is listed by the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan).
Located in Largo Do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, the Church is one of the main attractions of the center of Salvador and known for its architectural contrast: an austere exterior inspired by Jesuit buildings and an interior richly decorated with luxurious details. The building was built with limestone in its apparent and sandstone parts in the towed areas.
Source: Terra
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