# Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

Ouro Preto, Brazil

A masterpiece of Brazilian Rococo begun in 1765, this church pairs Aleijadinho's carved soapstone portal and twin round towers with a luminous painted ceiling by Manuel da Costa Ataide, widely called the finest colonial church in Brazil.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -20.38664, -43.50293

[City page](/cities/ouro-preto)

[App Store](/go/appstore) · [Google Play](/go/play)