Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos
One of the town's oldest churches, built by a Black brotherhood. A large tree in front has swallowed a stone cross into its trunk.
Our Lady of the Rosary Church was built in the 1730s, funded by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People, a group made up of enslaved and freed Black people. It is one of Diamantina's oldest churches. The interior ceiling bears painted perspective artwork, and the altars hold statues of Black saints, reflecting the faith history of Afro-Brazilians. In the square in front, a large tree has enveloped a cross within its trunk, a curious sight that visitors pause to photograph. Admission is a small fee. Located on Praça do Rosário on the east side of the old town, about five minutes on foot from the cathedral.
Opening hours
About 08:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Rua da Quitanda & Vesperata
- Casa de Chica da Silva
- Mercado Velho
- Catedral Metropolitana de Santo Antônio
- Museu do Diamante
- Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
- Casa de Juscelino Kubitschek