Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a Rococo Catholic church in , . Its erection began in 1766 after a design by the architect and sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, otherwise known as Aleijadinho.
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  • Opening hours:
    Tuesday—Sunday: 8:30 AM—11:45 AM
    13:30—4:45 PM
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: Catholic church in Ouro Preto, Brazil
  • Also known as: “Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (Ouro Preto)”
  • Address: Largo do Coimbra, Centro, Ouro Preto, MG 35400-000

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church of Our Lady of Mercy and Forgiveness (Mercês de Baixo) and Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Church
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is situated 130 metres southeast of Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Church
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The is a church in the city of , and an important example of the Rococo tradition in Brazil. It is a listed monument by the . is situated 170 metres northwest of Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Museum
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is a museum, which is situated 170 metres west of Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mariana.

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is a municipality in the state of , Brazil. As of 2022, the city had a population of 61,387, estimated to be at around 64,058 in 2024, making it the 59th most populous city in its state.

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

Latitude
-20.38686° or 20° 23′ 13″ south
Longitude
-43.50278° or 43° 30′ 10″ west
Height
12 metres (39 feet)
Roof shape
hipped
Open location code
58FRJF7W+7V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 182626848
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q2337984
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