Home Destinations South America Brazil Minas Gerais Sights Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Review

Read our Minas Gerais sights reviews. Or post your own.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos

  • Address: Largo do Rosário s/n, Centro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000
  • Phone: 031/3551-4735

Fodor's Review:

The small, intriguing Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks was inaugurated by slaves in 1785, some of whom bought their freedom with the gold they found in Ouro Preto. According to legend, the church's interior is bare because the slaves ran out of gold after erecting the baroque building. In the unusual oval interior the church houses sculptures of Santa Helena, Santo Antônio, and Sao Benedito.

  • Cost: Free
  • Open: Tues.-Sun. noon-4:45
Find more sights in Minas Gerais »

Member Reviews and Ratings

Be the first to review this property

Get Advice From Other Travelers

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip



Get the Fodor's Newsletter

For more travel ideas, tips, and deals, sign up for the Fodor's newsletter here. Read the current issue. Browse previous issues.




Copyright © 2010 Fodor's Travel, a division of Random House, Inc.