Church of São Francisco de Assis, Ouro Preto

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Church of São Francisco de Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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A masterpiece of Brazilian Baroque, this church showcases the sculpted soapstone and carved woodwork of the artist Aleijadinho. Its curving facade and painted ceiling crown the hilly colonial town.

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