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The Church of Saint Anne (Igreja de Santana) is a Catholic church located in the city of Belém, Pará, Brazil.

The church is the first major work of after his arrival in Pará. Its cornerstone was laid in 1760 and was completed in 1782. Landi partly funded the construction of the church himself.

History
The first Church of Saint Anne was built in 1727 as the second parish of colonial Belém in Campinas. A new church was built on the site in 1761 designed by Landi.

Structure
"Featuring neoclassical features and an ogival vault, surmounted by a round lantern crowned by a dome and cross, rarities in Brazilian churches."

The church has a cross nave, a compromise between the Greek and Latin crosses. There is a vaulted ceiling in the nave with floral painting. The walls of the altars and the chancel are covered in marble. The church also has a precious collection of artwork, including an image of Saint Peter. It is a replica of one in Rome."

Protected status
The Church of Saint Anne was listed as a historic structure by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1940. It was included in the Book of Historical Works as Inscription no. 460. The directive is dated January 23, 1962.

Access
The church is open to the public and may be visited.