Mariana Attractions
Mariana
Mariana, founded in 1711 under the name of Vila do Ribeirão de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, lies 12km/7.5mi east of Ouro Preto and 108km/67mi south-east of Belo Horizonte. It has preserved a large number of 18th century churches and chapels, most of them built by Antìnio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho, and Mariano da Costa Ataíde, a native of Mariana - the two leading practitioners of Minas Baroque.
Bus Station
Praça Juscelino Kubitschek
Mariana, founded in 1711 under the name of Vila do Ribeirão de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, lies 12km/7.5mi east of Ouro Preto and 108km/67mi south-east of Belo Horizonte. It has preserved a large number of 18th century churches and chapels, most of them built by Antìnio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho, and Mariano da Costa Ataíde, a native of Mariana - the two leading practitioners of Minas Baroque.
Bus Station
Praça Juscelino Kubitschek
Casa de Câmara e Cadeia
Casa de Câmara e Cadeia
The Casa de Câmara e Cadeia (1784), now the Prefecture, is one of the great masterpieces of secular colonial architecture in Brazil.
The Casa de Câmara e Cadeia (1784), now the Prefecture, is one of the great masterpieces of secular colonial architecture in Brazil.
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Cathedral
Dedicated to the Assumption, the Cathedral in Mariana was built between in the 18th Century.
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Praça João Pinheiro
A number of beautiful churches and buildings lines Praça João Pinheiro. Of particular note is São Francisco de Assis with a number of significant paintings.
Antigo Seminário Menor
Antigo Seminário Menor
This little seminary, with the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte (1750), has paintings by a number of Minas Gerais artists. The ceiling painting in the church choir is rated the masterpiece of Antìnio Martins da Silveira, who contrives in this work to create an illusion of space in a very restricted area.
This little seminary, with the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte (1750), has paintings by a number of Minas Gerais artists. The ceiling painting in the church choir is rated the masterpiece of Antìnio Martins da Silveira, who contrives in this work to create an illusion of space in a very restricted area.
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Archdiocesan Museum
This museum displays sacred art and artifacts, with works by Ataíde, and a gallery dedicated to Aleijadinho.
Casa de Alphonsus de Guimarães
One particularly fine secular buildings in Mariana is the Casa de Alphonsus de Guimarães, with furniture and personal objects belonging to the Symbolist poet of that name.
Casa do Barão do Pontal
One particularly fine secular buildings in Mariana is the Casa do Barão do Pontal, with soapstone balconies whose openwork ornament has the delicacy of lace.
Nossa Senhora do Carmo
N.S. do Carmo
The church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, which also dates from 1784, was one of the first buildings on which Ataíde worked.
The church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, which also dates from 1784, was one of the first buildings on which Ataíde worked.
Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks
N.S. do Rosário dos Pretos
The church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks) was built between 1752 and 1775; the ceiling painting in the choir was the work of Ataíde (1823).
The church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks) was built between 1752 and 1775; the ceiling painting in the choir was the work of Ataíde (1823).
São Pedro dos Clérigos
São Pedro dos Clérigos
The church of São Pedro dos Clérigos (1752, restored 1989) has a ground-plan of two overlapping ellipses, forming the nave and choir - a characteristic Baroque feature. The high altar has paintings by Ataíde. The massive towers were added in 1920.
The church of São Pedro dos Clérigos (1752, restored 1989) has a ground-plan of two overlapping ellipses, forming the nave and choir - a characteristic Baroque feature. The high altar has paintings by Ataíde. The massive towers were added in 1920.
Mariana Surroundings
Nossa Senhora da Conceição
N.S. da Conceição
The church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1709; national monument), 20km/12.4mi north of Mariana in the commune of Camargos, is a typical example of early Minas Baroque.
The church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1709; national monument), 20km/12.4mi north of Mariana in the commune of Camargos, is a typical example of early Minas Baroque.
Brumado Falls
Brumado Falls
The Brumado Falls, 21km/13mi east of Mariana, form a natural basin in which the local people like to bathe.
The Brumado Falls, 21km/13mi east of Mariana, form a natural basin in which the local people like to bathe.
Mina da Passagem
Mina da
Passagem
The Mina de Ouro da Passagem (gold mine), which was opened up in 1837 and closed down in 1984, lies in the Passagem de Mariana district, 4km/2.5mi south-west of the town center. The workings cover an area of
17sq.km/6.5sq.mi. There are conducted tours of the mine, with explanations of the mining process.
Passagem
The Mina de Ouro da Passagem (gold mine), which was opened up in 1837 and closed down in 1984, lies in the Passagem de Mariana district, 4km/2.5mi south-west of the town center. The workings cover an area of
17sq.km/6.5sq.mi. There are conducted tours of the mine, with explanations of the mining process.
Monsenhor Horta - Sao Caetano, Brazil
São Caetano
In the church of São Caetano (1730), 24km/15mi east of Mariana in the district of Monsenhor Horta, is the tomb of the bandeirante Salvador Fernandes, who founded the town of Mariana.
In the church of São Caetano (1730), 24km/15mi east of Mariana in the district of Monsenhor Horta, is the tomb of the bandeirante Salvador Fernandes, who founded the town of Mariana.
Santa Rita Durao, Brazil
Santa Rita Durão
In the district of Santa Rita Durão, 22km/13.6mi north of Mariana, are the churches of Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Nossa Senhora do Rosário. The former has four paintings by Manuel Rebelo e Sousa (who was also responsible for the ceiling painting in the choir of Mariana Cathedral). The ceiling paintings in the choir and principal chapel of N.S. do Rosário are by João Batista de Figueiredo, Ataíde's teacher.
In the district of Santa Rita Durão, 22km/13.6mi north of Mariana, are the churches of Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Nossa Senhora do Rosário. The former has four paintings by Manuel Rebelo e Sousa (who was also responsible for the ceiling painting in the choir of Mariana Cathedral). The ceiling paintings in the choir and principal chapel of N.S. do Rosário are by João Batista de Figueiredo, Ataíde's teacher.
