| Diamantina - Museum - Chica da Silva House |
Chica da Silva House |
The house belonged to João Fernandes de Oliveira, between the middle of 1763 and
1771, when he lived with Chica da Silva, legendary slave who lived in Minas Gerais. It’s considered a perfect representation of the architectonical
style of Minas Gerais of the 18th century.
Made with mud walls, the house suffered some modifications as time passed. The
laterals were enlarged and the garden probably had a chapel, since it has traces of access doors. On the interior, the house keeps its original
characteristics, with wide planks and masonry walls.
Address: Praça Lobo Mesquita, 266
Phone: 55-38-3531-2491 |
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