One of the many historic churches in Baroque and colonial style from the 18th century in the city of Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brasil, South America

18th century america architectural styles architectural style architecture attractions attraction baroque belief brazilian brazil buildings building catholicism catholic characteristic christianity christian church building churches church cities city center city centre city colonial era colonial period colonial style colonial times conserved construction cultures culture custom deserted design downtown eighteenth century empty faith famous place folklore historical old town historical historic center historic centre historic city center historic city centre historic old town historic inner city inner town journey landmark latin america many midtown minas gerais municipal nobody no one no people numerous old city old district old town area old towns old town old ouro preto outstanding place of interest plenty portuguese preserved religions religion religious building religious roman catholic sacral building sacred building sight south american south america spirituality spiritually spiritual stories story structure tale temples temple the 1700s tourist attractions tourist attraction tourist landmark towers tower town center town centre town traditional traditions tradition travel photography travel trip typical unesco uninhabited urban environment urban voyage