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Igreja de Santa Efigênia
Igreja de Santa Efigênia Review
On a hill east of Praça Tiradentes, this interesting slave church was built over the course of 60 years (1730-90) and was funded by Chico-Rei. This African ruler was captured during Brazil's gold rush and sold to a mine owner in Minas Gerais. Chico eventually earned enough money to buy his freedom—in the days before the Portuguese prohibited such acts—and became a hero among slaves. The clocks on the facade are the city's oldest, and the interior contains cedar sculptures by Francisco Xavier de Brito, Aleijadinho's teacher.
- Address: Rua de Santa Efigênia s/n, Centro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000
- Phone: 031/3551-5047
- Cost: R$2
- Hours: Tues.--Sun. 8:30--4:30
- Location: Ouro Preto
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