Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict, Olinda
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| Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict | |
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| Basílica e Mosteiro de São Bento | |
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  Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict Location of the Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict in Brazil | |
| 8°01′12″S 34°51′07″W / 8.019941°S 34.85205°W | |
| Location | Olinda |
| Country | Brazil |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Baroque |
| Designated | 1938 |
| Reference no. | 50 |
The Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict[1] (Portuguese: Basílica e Mosteiro de São Bento)[2] Also Basilica of the Monastery of St. Benedict Is an important Catholic architectural complex built in Baroque style located in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil,[3] which together with much of the historic center of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
