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The park has trails for exploring its waterfalls, rivers, lakes and caves. Winters (May to September) are dry and cool. The park is accessed by road from nearby Santa Bárbara.
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This 1752 construction has elaborately-decorated altars. The painting on the chapel ceiling is particularly well-preserved.
Oldest church in the city.
Constructed between 1763 and 1794 and decorated by a number of different painters including Manuel da Costa Ataíde, who is buried here. The medallion above the doorway is attributed to Aleijadinho.
Catedral da Sé
The city's largest and most important church was constructed between 1709 and 1750. Many famous artists contributed to its construction, including Aleijadinho, his father, and Manuel da Costa Ataíde. On Fridays at 11:00 and Sundays at 12:15, concerts are given on the beautiful German organ which was built in 1701.
This 1784 church is the only one in town with cylindrical towers. Part of the main nave was destroyed by fire in 1999.
Museum of Sacred Art of the Archdiocese
Installed in a colonial building whose construction began in 1770, this is one of Brazil's best sacred art museums, with over two thousand objects, including a golden reliquary considered to be the richest in the state and second in Brazil. The collection includes works in soapstone, porcelain and wood, Portuguese paintings, paintings by Ataíde, and many other objects.