The architect Mário Mendonça de Oliveira describes it as "a highly elegant building, with a sophisticated design and an attractive coastal setting on the Island of Frades."

The chapel may date to the 18th century, given its numerous architectural details common to the period.

[1] The Chapel of Loreto sits at the north end of the Ilha dos Frades facing the municipality of Madre de Deus.

The pediment, while simpler than those found in churches in the city of Salvador, has a quatrefoil oculus at center with volutes to the left and right.

The portal, while lacking a complex pediment, has fine tracings and volutes with a plaque at center.

The high altar is in the Neoclassical style, and is probably composed of elements brought from other churches in Salvador.

In Portuguese: Capela Nossa Senhora do Loreto feita de novo pelos IRM.