Among the beautiful churches in the Historic Centre of Diamantina, lies the oldest of them all, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, built between 1728 and 1731. Its architecture consists of a single tower on the right side of the altar. Diamantina was built during the colonial era in the early 18th century. In the heart of arid and rocky mountains in north-east Minas Gerais, the Historic Center of Diamantina rises 150m up the side of a steep valley, with winding and uneven streets following the natural topography. The Baroque architecture differs from that of other Brazilian towns in being of wood, and is distinguished by its geometry and details indicating transference on a modest scale of Portuguese architectural features. Churches have similar colours and textures as civil buildings, and most have only one tower.
Unesco: Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina
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Date: March 14
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