Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar, Baroque church and sacred art museum in Ouro Preto, Brazil
The church interior contains extensive gold-leaf decorations, intricate wooden carvings, and multiple altars arranged in an octagonal layout around the central nave.
Construction of the church began between 1731 and 1733, replacing an earlier wooden chapel, and became the official temple for governor ceremonies.
The Sacred Art Museum inside the church preserves 8,000 artifacts from the 17th to 19th centuries, including religious garments and ceremonial objects.
The church and museum open daily from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available in Portuguese and English for 10 Brazilian reais.
The church construction started with the nave instead of the chapel, diverging from traditional building methods to maintain religious services during work.
Location: Sede
Inception: 1733
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Portuguese baroque
GPS coordinates: -20.38673,-43.50765
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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