In the old baroque Igreja da Boa Morte, this appealing museum has a good selection of 19th-century religious sculptures by renowned local artist José Joaquim da Veiga Valle (1806–74), whose mortal remains are also here. The lovely ipê-wood floor is another highlight.
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The restored colonial governor’s residence is a very handsome piece of work. The guided tour (English usually spoken) takes in antique furniture, a…
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The fascinating Museu das Bandeiras is an old jail (1766–1950) that’s full of antiques and original furniture – the 1.5m-thick cell walls, originally made…
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The most impressive of the town’s seven churches is the oldest, built in 1761. It's worth visiting for its beautiful painted ceiling as well as original…
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This handsome house is the birthplace of the area’s renowned poet, Cora Coralina (1889–1985). It contains period furniture and a small display on her life…
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This 18th-century barracks has been modified over the years, but parts still date from its construction in 1747, making it the oldest building in town…
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This restored yellow baroque fountain dates from 1778, though no water flows.
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The restored colonial governor’s residence is a very handsome piece of work. The guided tour (English usually spoken) takes in antique furniture, a…
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This 18th-century barracks has been modified over the years, but parts still date from its construction in 1747, making it the oldest building in town…
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The most impressive of the town’s seven churches is the oldest, built in 1761. It's worth visiting for its beautiful painted ceiling as well as original…
0.16 MILES
This restored yellow baroque fountain dates from 1778, though no water flows.
0.18 MILES
This handsome house is the birthplace of the area’s renowned poet, Cora Coralina (1889–1985). It contains period furniture and a small display on her life…
0.21 MILES
The fascinating Museu das Bandeiras is an old jail (1766–1950) that’s full of antiques and original furniture – the 1.5m-thick cell walls, originally made…