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Nossa Senhora da Conceição Matrix |
The chapel which originated the church was built by Explorer Antonio Dias, in
1699. The actual Nossa Senhora da Conceição Matrix was erected in 1727, with bigger dimensions. The project is from Manuel Francisco Lisboa,
Aleijadinho’s father. Both father and son are buried in the church.
The decoration Works were only concluded in the 19th& century. The
sacristy occupies two rooms, where there’s a fountain, closets and portuguese silver objects used in religious celebrations. There are panels
with paintings of the Old Testament, São João, São Marcos and São Lucas.
In the back of the church there’s Museu Aleijadinho, where some works of the
artist are exposed.
Nossa Senhora da Conceição Matrix is protected by IPHAN.
Address: Praça Antonio Dias
Phone: 55-31-3351-3282 |
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