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Municipality in Southeast Region, Brazil
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São Thomé das Letras is in Southern Minas Gerais.
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Pyramid House
Beautiful views at an abandoned house built close to the city's highest ground.
Built in 1785, with rococo features. Noteworthy is the painting of the nave, which portrays Christ surrounded by the apostles, and St. Thomas kneeling at his feet. The work is signed by the artist Joaquim José da Natividade. Beside the church is the grotto of St. Thomas, where happened the miraculous find that gave birth to the city, according to legend.
Stone Church
This church does not have many records or artworks. It is estimated that the construction was started by slaves in the 18th century, and was completed only in 1995. The impressive structure is made with stones superimposed one by one.
Wooden Cross
Religious landmark located in Parque Antonio Rosa, with a 360 degree view of the entire landscape that surrounds the city. Ideal to observe natural phenomena. Locals say it's the best place for spotting UFO phenomena, from appearances of extraterrestrial spacecraft to energetic collisions; also suitable for astronomical observations of the planets and constellations.
The "Witch" (a Bruxa) is the most famous.
Very deep cave that has never been entirely mapped. Some believe that this cave is actually an underground path to Machu Picchu.
Typical Minas cuisine.
Eclectic cuisine.
Pizzas baked on stones in a wood-burning oven.
Simple rooms and chalets, outside the city, close to the Shangrilá and Panelas waterfalls.
By carpooling
From Belo Horizonte there are shared rides offered for around R$60 (Dec 2021) on Blablacar.
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