Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição

The Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição measures 33 meters in length and 20 meters in width, with two square towers standing 20 meters tall.

The church construction occurred between 1670 and 1673 during the bandeirantes expeditions, making it the oldest religious structure in the state of Minas Gerais.

The interior features Portuguese architectural elements, including wood-carved images, baroque-style woodwork, and a tri-faceted ceiling with painted panels.

The church stands in Praça Cônego Maurício, 300 meters from the São Francisco River bank, and remains an active place of worship within the Diocese of Janaúba.

The building incorporates defensive architectural elements, with stone masonry angles and arrow-slit shaped openings in its towers, reflecting the colonial period's security needs.

Location: Matias Cardoso

Inception: 1670s

GPS coordinates: -14.85503,-43.92186

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17