Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se and Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo churches are side by side, the first being the old Cathedral of the city of Rio. Following are the Igreja da Irmandade da Santa Cruz dos Militares and the small Nossa Senhora dos Mercaderes church. Continue on to the Monastery of San Benedicto, Brazilian Baroque masterpiece, and contemplate its chapel and all the splendour of this Carioca treasure.