Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen, 18th-century baroque church in Mariana, Brazil
The church structure features two interlaced ellipses in its foundation, coupled with a rectangular volume that corresponds to the sacristy area.
Construction began in 1753 under Bishop Manuel da Cruz's guidance, but work continued slowly until 1820, with towers finally added between 1920 and 1922.
The Brotherhood of Saint Peter of the Clergymen, formed by secular priests in 1731, established this religious building as their headquarters in Mariana.
The church opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, with Sunday hours from 9:30 to 12:00, charging between 4 and 10 reais.
The church contains one of the largest wooden saint statues in Minas Gerais state and features an unfinished cedar wood altar without paint or gilding.
Location: Mariana, Minas Gerais
GPS coordinates: -20.38353,-43.41867
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:59
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