Modern buildings mix with colonial relics in São João del Rei, whose history begins at the end of the 17th century. In 1713, the village founded by bandeirantes on the banks of the River Mortes was elevated to the status of a town with its current name, in honor of […]
Tag: Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
History and Architecture of the Igrejinha da Pampulha MG
The Curial Chapel of São Francisco de Assis has various names, such as the Igreja São Francisco de Assis of Belo Horizonte or Igrejinha da Pampulha, in Belo Horizonte, as it is popularly known. History and Architecture of Igrejinha da Pampulha or Igreja São Francisco de Assis de Belo Horizonte […]
History and Architecture of the Church of São Francisco de Assis in Ouro Preto
The Church of São Francisco de Assis, located in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, is considered one of the masterpieces of the Brazilian Baroque. During the colonial period, no city grew as much and as fast as the curvaceous Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais. The abundance of gold and precious metals […]
Tourist attractions, architecture and history of Ouro Preto MG
Look at the road, look at the bridge, look at the mountain / where the white church is cut out. This is how Cecília Meireles described the old Vila Rica, and this is how – the church towers and the old roofs standing out against the dark backdrop of the […]
History and Tourist Spots of Paulo Afonso in Bahia
Paulo Afonso in Bahia is in a privileged region for its natural beauty, which involves canyons, waterfalls, ecological reserves and everything you need for adventure tourism. Visitors can practise bungee jumping, wall climbing, abseiling, bicicross and rallying; The region of Paulo Afonso offers architectural and cultural riches, such as the […]