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Sao Francisco de Paula church, Ouro Preto

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Designed in the Rococo style and completed in 1898 after nearly an entire century of building efforts, Sao Francisco de Paula church is an imposing colonial structure located near the historic center of town. Inside this city landmark you can see the statue of Saint Francisco and a life-size sculpture of the Last Supper. This is just one of many city structures bearing the mark of Aleijadinho, one of Brazil’s most highly-regarded sculptors and architects. The adjoining churchyard reveals panoramic views of the city. Make a quick stop here to take family photographs, or drop by in the evening to see the sun setting over this old colonial city. Add Sao Francisco de Paula church and other attractions to your Ouro Preto trip itinerary using our Ouro Preto vacation planner.

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Mollusclove

This beautiful old church is perched on top of a steep hill, a few kilometres away from the town centre. It's a longer walk than some of the churches in the centre of town, but the view is worth it. Y... more »
tiogegeca

Maybe you'll be lucky to get a sunday morning mess, full of locals and that would be a great chance to admire the interiors. Walk down to Rua São José. Pass by the smaller church of São José. more »
Rai. G

Essa igreja fica bem preto da rodoviária, no caminho para o centro histórico, á tardinha fica cheio de pessoas que vão ao local para assistir o por do sol, já fui umas 15 vezes a Ouro Preto em vários ... more »

This church is very dark from the bus station, on the way to the historic centre, to the evening is full of people who go to the site to watch the sunset, I used some 15 times to Ouro Preto in several different days of the week and in different times, but I've never seen this church, is always closed.

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Rodrigo Galenaro

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Sá Pereira Paulo

Linda esta igreja ⛪. Muito alta, muitas degraus !

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Beautiful this church ⛪. Very high, many steps!

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Danilo Setúbal

Esta igreja é bem grande, porém, quando fui estava em estado de abandono e fechada. Se fosse reformada e aberta ao público seria um belo prédio para os visitantes. Não creio que vale a visita nessas condições.

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This church is quite large, however, when I went to was in a State of disrepair and closed. If it was reformed and opened to the public would be a beautiful building to visitors. I don't think it's worth the visit in these conditions.

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Rolling Drone Geotecnologias

Acesso fácil, mas precisa de uma restauração e revitalização do entorno.

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Easy access, but you need a restoration and revitalization of the surroundings.

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