The decor is the handiwork of a famous Brazilian artist and he doesn't disappoint.

The decor is the handiwork of a famous Brazilian artist and he doesn't disappoint.
Antonio Francisco Lisboa (Aleijadinho) curved the entire exterior and the interior was painted by his long time partner Manuel da Costa Ataide. Not as grand and spectacular as the Igreja Matriz de Santo Antonio in Tiradentes. R$8 to go in, NO photos allowed. There are faded postcards for sale if you fancy.
Brazilian barroque at its best, in centre of town. Visit also the golden-ladden Pilar.
Don't miss. And take your time. The architectural conceptional is worth taking time to understand. Just sit inside and stare everywhere around.
This church will be one of the two churches you should pay a visit to when in Ouro Preto. The work of the sculptor "the little Cripple" are quite extraordinary and you can easily stay in this church for 30 min just admiring the details. Get a guide to explain the iconography.
Sadly, once again this is an attraction where...
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