church · Urupema, SC
Igreja Matriz Santa Ana
Dedicated to the patron saint Santa Ana (Saint Anne), it stands downtown, facing the town square, at 1,335 meters of altitude. The complex is the heart of community life and also includes a small waterfall, a grotto and a pond that can freeze on the coldest days.
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About Igreja Matriz Santa Ana
The Igreja Matriz Santa Ana is the main Catholic church in Urupema, in the Serra Catarinense. It is dedicated to the town's patron saint, Santa Ana (Saint Anne), who also gave the place its name: until 1943, Urupema was called Vila Santana.
The church stands downtown, at the top of a stairway, facing Praça Municipal Manoel Pinto de Arruda (square). The architecture is simple, and the setting around it, with araucaria pines and the mountains in the background, is one of the town's best-known images.
Outside are the Gruta de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (grotto) and a small waterfall. In the square in front there is a pond that freezes on the coldest days, gardens, araucaria pines and a playground. On winter mornings, the whole area often wakes up covered in frost.
The church and square are the heart of community life and the landmark for anyone arriving in Urupema. The visit is quick and easy, on foot, and pairs well with a walk around downtown.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes to see the church and the grotto and stroll around the square.
Best time
In winter, June to August, first thing in the morning, when frost covers the square and the pond may be frozen at dawn; in other seasons, late afternoon brings soft light over the araucaria pines.
How to get there
It is in downtown Urupema, in the Serra Catarinense, facing Praça Municipal Manoel Pinto de Arruda (square). Urupema is near São Joaquim. From downtown, you can walk there.
Tip
On mornings of intense cold, arrive early to see the frost and the pond before the sun melts the ice. Dress warmly and watch out for slippery surfaces on the stairs and the paths in the square.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Igreja Matriz Santa Ana
Where is the Igreja Matriz in Urupema?
Downtown, facing Praça Municipal Manoel Pinto de Arruda (square), Urupema's main landmark.
Does the pond in Urupema's square freeze?
Yes. The pond in the square in front of the church freezes on the coldest winter days.
What is next to the Igreja Matriz Santa Ana?
Outside are the Gruta de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (grotto) and a small waterfall. In the square in front are the pond, gardens, araucaria pines and a playground.
How long does the visit take?
About half an hour is enough to see the church and the grotto and stroll around the square.
Who is the patron saint of Urupema?
Santa Ana (Saint Anne). That is why the town was called Vila Santana until 1943.