Igreja São Francisco de Assis - Mariana, Brazil
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
S 20° 22.697 W 043° 25.077
23K E 665107 N 7745863
The remains of painter Manuel da Costa Ataíde are in the church
Waymark Code: WM1R7T
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date Posted: 06/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 39

Inside is a panel with images from the Passion. The soapstone pews were made by Aleijadinho. The church was build between 1762-1794.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1762

Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque

Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Mariana

Diocese: Mariana

Address/Location:
Praça Minas Gerais s/n
Mariana, MG Brazil
0000-000


Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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