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San Francisco de Assis

Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Em Ouro Preto a MARAVILHOSA São Francisco de Assis. Boas Lembranças... :)
Ranked #1 of 31 attractions in Ouro Preto
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Feliz, feliz, do murinho da São Francisco, em Ouro Preto. Detalhe da entrada. Ouro Preto Em Ouro Preto a MARAVILHOSA São Francisco de Assis. Boas Lembranças... :)
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Ottawa, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Incredible artistry”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

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

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london
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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“Magnificant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

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.

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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“Lovely Architeture”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Brazilian barroque at its best, in centre of town. Visit also the golden-ladden Pilar.

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44 reviews 44 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Best architecture example of the Barroco Mineiro”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Don't miss. And take your time. The architectural conceptional is worth taking time to understand. Just sit inside and stare everywhere around.

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Ronneby, Sweden
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205 reviews 205 reviews
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152 helpful votes 152 helpful votes
“Amazing work of the "little Cripple"”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

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... More

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Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Obras de Aleijadinho”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Belo Horizonte, MG
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“Mostra do Barroco mineiro”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Varginha, MG
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“È a mais perto do centro de Ouro Preto”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Belo Horizonte, MG
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“Muito Suja”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Sao Paulo, SP
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Obra prima de Aleijadinho”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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