Honors the patron saint of miners – and was built by slaves. The church is open occasionally to visitors during festivals and other special events.
Igreja Senhor dos Passos
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.
French Vice-Consulate Building
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At the 19th-century French vice-consulate building, diamond commerce was once negotiated.
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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…
2. French Vice-Consulate Building
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At the 19th-century French vice-consulate building, diamond commerce was once negotiated.
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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.
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…