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OURO PRETO : ALEIJADINHO'S SCULPTURES AND CHURCHES

Aleijadinho is an artist with the nickname 'THE LITTLE CRIPPLE'. He suffered from a disease that paralyzed his hands. He tied a hammer and a chisel to his wrists and carried on making sculptures and carvings and earned the reputation as one of the most talented Baroque artists here.

His masterpieces include the Our Lady of Mount Carmo Church and the Sao Francisco Chapel in Ouro Preto.

OURO PRETO : BAROQUE COLONIAL TOWN

Declared a World Cultural Monument of the United Nations, this hilly town is charming, with red-tiled roofs everywhere, beautiful Baroque churches, twisting cobble-stoned streets and gorgeous views at each strategic point.

Cast your eyes in the distance for the weird peak of Itacolomy mountain.

A great place to wander and get lost among the twisting lanes and hilly streets.