Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

August 31, 2021 Hector Krause

Minas Gerais (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈminɐz ʒeˈɾajs]) is a state in the north of Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most populous, the third by gross domestic product (GDP), and the fourth largest by area in the country. The state's capital and largest city, Belo Horizonte, is a major urban and finance center in Latin America, and is the sixth largest municipality in Brazil, after the cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Brasilia and Fortaleza, but its metropolitan area is the third largest in Brazil with just over 5,500,000 inhabitants, after those of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Minas Gerais is the state with the largest number of Brazilian presidents.
Restaurants in State of Minas Gerais

1. Shrine of the Miraculous Medal

Rua Medalha Milagrosa 123 Mosteiro Imaculada Conceição Divina Providência e São José, Mercês, Uberaba, State of Minas Gerais 38060-500 Brazil +55 34 3312 9070 http://www.mosteiroimaculadaconceicao.org.br
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 156 reviews

Shrine of the Miraculous Medal

2. Shrine of Nossa Senhora da Agonia

Rua Projetada, Itajuba, State of Minas Gerais 37500-000 Brazil +55 35 3623 2512 [email protected] http://www.nsagonia.com.br/
Excellent
80%
Good
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Shrine of Nossa Senhora da Agonia

3. Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

Travessa Lauro Barbosa 16 Bairro do Pilar, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 4736 [email protected] http://www.ouropretoparoquiadopilar.com.br
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,388 reviews

Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

This baroque style church is very lavish inside, reflecting a period in which religious orders competed with each other to build the richest church.

Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil

History, art combined in a beautiful church. I recommend you get a good guide to see all there is to enjoy at this church. Optical Illusions and stunning historical religious artifacts are available to view. I totally recommend visiting it

4. Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

Largo de Coimbra, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 3282 http://www.ouropreto.com.br/atrativos/religiosos/igrejas/igreja-sao-francisco-de-assis
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 2,067 reviews

Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil

one of the most impressive churches in Rio Preto- i fell in love with it s light, fun decoration. the style differs from the heavy gold ornated churches we visited before and it was a breath of fresh air

5. Igreja Sao Jose

Rua Tupis, 164 Próximo à Praça Sete - Centro, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais 30190-060 Brazil +55(31) 3273-2988 http://www.igrejasaojose.org.br
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,266 reviews

Igreja Sao Jose

Daily 7am-7pm (Tue 7am-6pm)

Reviewed By 262aryc - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

In the middle of downtown, is a peaceful place to appreciate a well preserved catholic church. They recently repainted the church to its original colors. If you are walking down the city its a good place to spend a quiet time.

6. Santuario do Caraca

Estrada do Caraca Km 8, Catas Altas, State of Minas Gerais 35969-000 Brazil +55 31 3942-1656 [email protected] http://www.santuariodocaraca.com.br
Excellent
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4.5 based on 732 reviews

Santuario do Caraca

Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands

For me the primary reason to visit this sanctuary was the maned wolf, which comes to feed here almost every evening. I booked three nights to be sure to see it, and it did not disappoint. The maned wolf showed up every evening, and in addition a dog of the forest (cachorro do mata) appeared on two evenings, and there was even a tapir waiting in the dark, to approach the food when it would be more quiet. Unfortunately, humans chased away the tapir by putting it full in the spotlights of their cameras. In the morning one can see birds around the sanctuary. During the day, the best option is to hike along some of the trails, usually to some cachoeiras (waterfalls) or mirantes. To walk to the peaks one needs to book a guide, which I didn't do. The situation of the sanctuary in the middle of the nature, in the middle of a valley, gives an immense sense of peace and untouched nature. When you don't feel like walking, you can visit the (pretty small) museum, the catacombs, or just drink a coconut in the bar at the entrance. You could spend a week here without getting bored.

7. Paroquia Imaculada Conceicao

Rua Antonio Alves Benjamim, Teofilo Otoni, State of Minas Gerais 39800-021 Brazil https://www.facebook.com/Paroquia-Imaculada-Concei%C3%A7%C3%A3o-Te%C3%B3filo-Otoni-MG-1420954968201025/
Excellent
66%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Paroquia Imaculada Conceicao

8. Igreja Nossa Senhora da Medalha Milagrosa

Rua Padre Cornelio, 82, Monte Siao, State of Minas Gerais 37580-000 Brazil +55 35 3465-1105 [email protected] http://www.santuariodamedalha.org.br
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 191 reviews

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Medalha Milagrosa

9. Sao Pedro dos Clerigos Cathedral

Praca Sao Pedro, Mariana, State of Minas Gerais 35420-000 Brazil (31) 3557-1216
Excellent
47%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 345 reviews

Sao Pedro dos Clerigos Cathedral

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

Reviewed By marcosf293 - Brasilia, Brazil

Beautiful church in Mariana city. Despite being a church from the period known as the gold cycle, there is no gold in the decor of this church, but cedar wood. It is a cozy and peaceful place, which has its beauty, but it is also simple. You are allowed to go to the tower to see the bells, and the beautiful view of the city. It's lovely.

10. Paroquia da Catedral Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Pilar

Rua Monsenhor Gustavo 61, Sao Joao del Rei, State of Minas Gerais 36300-140 Brazil +55 32 3371 2568 https://www.facebook.com/ParoquiaDaCatedralBasilicaDeNossaSenhoraDoPilar/
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 555 reviews

Paroquia da Catedral Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Pilar

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