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Convento de Penha — Attraction in Região Geográfica Imediata de Vitória

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Convento de Penha
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Penha Convent is a convent in Vila Velha, Brazil, on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and Vila Velha. Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to Espírito Santo's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha.
Nearby attractions
Parque Estadual da Prainha
Av. Antônio Ferreira de Queirós, s/n - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-180, Brazil
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
R. Delmar Duarte - Prainha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-205, Brazil
Casa da Memória de Vila Velha
Av. Luciano das Neves, 17 - Prainha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-201, Brazil
Museu Homero Massena
Av. Antônio Ferreira de Queirós, 281 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-180, Brazil
Nearby restaurants
Bontà Forno e Cucina
R. Antônio Ataíde, 218 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-290, Brazil
Sky Lanches
13, 98133 - 7608 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-012, Brazil
Bar do Paulo
R. Luiza Grinalda, 170 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-240, Brazil
Tropical Restaurante
R. Dr. Jairo de Matos Pereira, 204 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-310, Brazil
Restaurante Stragalar
R. Pedro Palácios, 79 - Prainha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-190, Brazil
Julieta Café
R. Inácio Higino, 106 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-430, Brazil
GolBurger & Cozinha
R. Quinze de Novembro, 603 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-045, Brazil
Só Santo Botequim
R. Castelo Branco, n°815 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-485, Brazil
Brothers & Beers Steak Butiquim
R. Castelo Branco, 674 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-480, Brazil
Os Franco Brasileiros Prainha
R. Vasco Coutinho, 153 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-231, Brazil
Nearby local services
Nearby hotels
Hotel Prainha
R. Vasco Coutinho, 136 - 291231 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-231, Brazil
Pousada Convento da Penha
R. Guilherme Faria, 31 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-270, Brazil
Pousada VilaZinha
R. Vinte e Três de Maio, 120 - Prainha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-100, Brazil
Pousada Requinte
Av. Hugo Musso, 45 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-285, Brazil
Pousada Ribeiro
R. São Paulo, 342 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-300, Brazil
Quality Suites Vila Velha
Av. Antônio Gil Veloso, 856 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-010, Brazil
Champagnat Praia Hotel
Av. Champagnat, 213 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-916, Brazil
Pousada e Hostel ACasa Morro do Moreno
R. João Joaquim da Mota, 330 - Praia da Costa, Vila Velha - ES, 29101-200, Brazil
Hotel Alterosas
R. Expedicionário Aquino Araújo, 52 - Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-032, Brazil
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Convento de Penha

R. Vasco Coutinho - Prainha, Vila Velha - ES, 29100-231, Brazil
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Penha Convent is a convent in Vila Velha, Brazil, on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and Vila Velha. Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to Espírito Santo's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha.

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attractions: Parque Estadual da Prainha, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Casa da Memória de Vila Velha, Museu Homero Massena, restaurants: Bontà Forno e Cucina, Sky Lanches, Bar do Paulo, Tropical Restaurante, Restaurante Stragalar, Julieta Café, GolBurger & Cozinha, Só Santo Botequim, Brothers & Beers Steak Butiquim, Os Franco Brasileiros Prainha, local businesses:
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+55 27 3329-0420
Website
conventodapenha.org.br
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The Penha Convent's viewpoint is beautiful, offering incredible views of Vitória and Vila Velha. Access from Vitória is via a small boat that leaves from the Aquaviário Terminal in Praça do Papa (Papa Square) and is very inexpensive (less than R$5). The trip to Prainha Park is very quick. From the terminal, walk to Vasco Coutinho Street, to the Penha Convent entrance. You can walk, take a van, or take a "jardineira" (bus) to the convent. From the foot of the convent, there's a ramp up; then there are many stairs. But it's worth it, as the view is wonderful. The Nossa Senhora da Penha Church is small but...

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15w

I visited the Convento da Penha with my students on a field class: the experience was unforgettable. We chose to walk up the historic stone path, retracing the steps of countless pilgrims over the centuries. The climb itself is part of the experience — surrounded by nature, history, and silence; it feels like a journey back in time. I found the symbolic meaning of the ascent deeply inspiring and, once at the top, the view and the atmosphere make it all worthwhile. A must-see landmark for those interested in culture, history, and spirituality. I recommend going up the penitence road and going down the...

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6y

#mondayselfie in @conventodapenha and get a sightseeing experience in this amazing historical place with the incredible panoramical views of @vitoria_espiritosanto_brasil and @vilavelha. It's amazing experience to see the whole town from the top...😌😌😌

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Brazil | Vitória has more than just secrets, it has paradise too
Doris S FontesDoris S Fontes
The Penha Convent's viewpoint is beautiful, offering incredible views of Vitória and Vila Velha. Access from Vitória is via a small boat that leaves from the Aquaviário Terminal in Praça do Papa (Papa Square) and is very inexpensive (less than R$5). The trip to Prainha Park is very quick. From the terminal, walk to Vasco Coutinho Street, to the Penha Convent entrance. You can walk, take a van, or take a "jardineira" (bus) to the convent. From the foot of the convent, there's a ramp up; then there are many stairs. But it's worth it, as the view is wonderful. The Nossa Senhora da Penha Church is small but very beautiful.
Francis RasseliFrancis Rasseli
I visited the Convento da Penha with my students on a field class: the experience was unforgettable. We chose to walk up the historic stone path, retracing the steps of countless pilgrims over the centuries. The climb itself is part of the experience — surrounded by nature, history, and silence; it feels like a journey back in time. I found the symbolic meaning of the ascent deeply inspiring and, once at the top, the view and the atmosphere make it all worthwhile. A must-see landmark for those interested in culture, history, and spirituality. I recommend going up the penitence road and going down the common path.
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The Penha Convent's viewpoint is beautiful, offering incredible views of Vitória and Vila Velha. Access from Vitória is via a small boat that leaves from the Aquaviário Terminal in Praça do Papa (Papa Square) and is very inexpensive (less than R$5). The trip to Prainha Park is very quick. From the terminal, walk to Vasco Coutinho Street, to the Penha Convent entrance. You can walk, take a van, or take a "jardineira" (bus) to the convent. From the foot of the convent, there's a ramp up; then there are many stairs. But it's worth it, as the view is wonderful. The Nossa Senhora da Penha Church is small but very beautiful.
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I visited the Convento da Penha with my students on a field class: the experience was unforgettable. We chose to walk up the historic stone path, retracing the steps of countless pilgrims over the centuries. The climb itself is part of the experience — surrounded by nature, history, and silence; it feels like a journey back in time. I found the symbolic meaning of the ascent deeply inspiring and, once at the top, the view and the atmosphere make it all worthwhile. A must-see landmark for those interested in culture, history, and spirituality. I recommend going up the penitence road and going down the common path.
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