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São Francisco de Assis Church
Capela-mor |
São Francisco de Assis Church construction started in 1774 and was finally
inaugurated in 1804. The palm trees planted in the garden form an interesting set with the facade of the sanctuary.
As most of the colonial period temples, the church has seven altars. Rubies,
representing blood drops, ornament the main altar crucifix. The chandelier of the major chapel is made of colored crystal.
The church’s land is demarcated by small white marble pillars, brought from
Portugal. The rampart is ornamented with blue stones, even around the large iron gate. Former president Tancredo Neves is buried in the cemetery
in the back of the church.
São Francisco de Assis Church is registered as national patrimony by
IPHAN.
Address: Praça Frei Orlando, no number
Phone: 55-32-3371-3966 |
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