At the 19th-century French vice-consulate building, diamond commerce was once negotiated.
French Vice-Consulate Building
Lençóis
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For handicrafts made of local wood and stone, clay soaps, and semiprecious jewelry, stop by the beautiful old Mercado Cultural. Perched above the river on…
Casa de Cultura Afrânio Peixoto
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It's worth stopping in this small museum dedicated to the life and career of Julio Afrânio Peixoto, considered one of Lençós' most accomplished citizens…
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The lovely Prefeitura Municipal, built in 1860, was the mansion of Colonel César Sá – the Neoclassical details were reportedly added to please his wife.
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Honors the patron saint of miners – and was built by slaves. The church is open occasionally to visitors during festivals and other special events.
Nearby Lençóis attractions
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For handicrafts made of local wood and stone, clay soaps, and semiprecious jewelry, stop by the beautiful old Mercado Cultural. Perched above the river on…
0.08 MILES
The lovely Prefeitura Municipal, built in 1860, was the mansion of Colonel César Sá – the Neoclassical details were reportedly added to please his wife.
0.09 MILES
Honors the patron saint of miners – and was built by slaves. The church is open occasionally to visitors during festivals and other special events.
4. Casa de Cultura Afrânio Peixoto
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It's worth stopping in this small museum dedicated to the life and career of Julio Afrânio Peixoto, considered one of Lençós' most accomplished citizens…