Church in Mariana
Catedral Basílica da Sé
The star attraction at Mariana's cathedral is its fantastic German organ dating from 1701, painted with designs from the then-Portuguese colony of Macau and adorned with carved wooden angels.The cathedral was closed…
Church in Mariana
Igreja São Francisco de Assis
Mariana's loveliest church was designed by Aleijadinho, whose work can also been seen in the pulpits and other interior details. The gorgeous ceiling panels in the sacristy were painted by Mariana's native son Ataíd…
Square in Mariana
Praça Gomes Freire
One block downhill from Praça Minas Gerais, this leafy square is an inviting place to sit and watch the world go by, with a pond, a gazebo and park benches shaded by grand old trees.
Museum in Mariana
Museu Arquidiocesano de Arte Sacra
Mariana's sacred art museum features sculptures by Aleijadinho, paintings by Ataíde and other religious objects.
Church in Mariana
Igreja NS do Carmo
On Mariana's central square, this church was severely damaged by fire in 1999, but still retains its original rococo chancel (the only element to have survived unscathed).