Matriz N. Sra. do Pilar - Ouro Preto, Brazil
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
S 20° 23.193 W 043° 30.225
23K E 656143 N 7745031
The oldest church in Ouro Preto, Brazil
Waymark Code: WM6H6W
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date Posted: 06/04/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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"The oldest church in the city was designed by one of Aleijadinho's mentors and completed in 1731 to replace the original main church. Despite the rather stark outward appearance, the interior glistens with almost 1000 pounds of gold and almost 900 pounds of silver. The basement of the church holds the Museum of Sacred Art." (visit link)
Style: Baroque

Type of building (structure): Large religious building (church, monastery, synagogue...)

Date of origin:: 1731

Architect(s): Aleijadinho

Address:
Praça Monsenhor Castilho Barbosa

Web site of the object (if exists): Not listed
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