Matriz N. Sra. do Pilar - Ouro Preto, Brazil
Posted by: saopaulo1
S 20° 23.193 W 043° 30.225
23K E 656143 N 7745031
Barroque church in the city of Ouro Preto.
Waymark Code: WM1R7N
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date Posted: 06/29/2007
Views: 31
Inside the church is a gold covered vat and 400 angel sculptures. The church contains 400 kilos of gold and silver in decoration alone. You cant take photos in the church.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1733
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque
Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Mariana
Diocese: Mariana
Address/Location: Praça Monsenhor João Castilho Barbosa Ouro Preto, MG Brazil 0000-000
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Relvant Web Site: Not listed
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