Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Rococo church in Ouro Preto, Brazil.
The church features circular bell towers, curved balconies, and a central entrance door adorned with a soapstone relief depicting Saint Francis receiving stigmata.
Construction began in 1771 under architect Antonio Francisco Lisboa, who incorporated Portuguese architectural elements into the religious structure during Brazil's colonial period.
The building maintains its function as a religious center where local residents gather for mass services, Holy Week celebrations, and traditional community events.
Visitors can explore both the exterior architecture and interior spaces, which include elaborate golden woodwork, painted ceilings, and religious artworks from different periods.
The church layout follows a mathematical golden rectangle principle with an octagonal interior space, deviating from traditional rectangular plans of contemporary structures.
Location: Sede
Inception: 1771
Architects: Aleijadinho
Architectural style: Rococo
GPS coordinates: -20.38665,-43.50292
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
Oscar Niemeyer shaped Brazilian modernism with his concrete constructions featuring bold geometric forms. In Brasília, the capital he helped design, the Cathedral stands out with its sixteen columns rising 40 meters (131 feet) high, while the National Congress combines two 28-story towers with opposing domes, one facing upwards for the House of Representatives, the other downwards for the Senate. The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, with its circular shape resting on a central support, overlooks the bay of Rio de Janeiro. His work extends beyond Brazil. In Paris, the headquarters of the French Communist Party reflects his architectural vision, as does the Asturian Cultural Center in Spain. These international projects extend the architect’s influence beyond his homeland. In São Paulo, the Copan Building showcases its curved S-shaped facade stretching 115 meters (377 feet), containing 1,160 apartments across 32 floors. These works embody a modernist approach favoring concrete structures, geometric volumes, and natural light integration.
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