Carmine Church

The Carmine Church is a house of worship in Ouro Preto featuring a white facade with two bell towers and detailed stonework throughout its front entrance. The building displays religious carvings and decorative elements that showcase the skill of colonial craftspeople.

Construction of this church began in 1766 and became part of the religious development that shaped the region during the mining boom era. The building emerged alongside artistic movements that were developing in the area at that time.

This house of worship served as a gathering place for the local community during the colonial period, reflecting deep religious devotion through its elaborate decoration. The craftsmanship visible throughout shows how faith and artistic skill were woven together in the daily lives of residents.

The building is easily accessible for viewing its architecture and stone sculptures from the outside. Visitors should be aware that access to interior areas may vary depending on worship schedules or special events.

An attached museum displays hundreds of home oratories – small portable prayer cabinets that colonial-era travelers carried with them. These miniature devotional spaces tell their own story of personal faith and mobility during that period.