Ouro Preto, Brazil

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Ouro Preto

Built between 1771 and 1793, this Ouro Preto church honors three devotions at once. Its soapstone doorway is attributed to Aleijadinho, and paintings by Ataíde light the interior, a modest gem among the town's grander temples.

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Location

Coordinates: -20.38028, -43.5025

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