We visited on a Friday evening when an organ recital was given on the stunningly beautiful late 18th century organ. The recital cost only 20 Rs for those of us over 60 and even foreigners get that privilege. (Please note, Australia, where generally your miserly discount for the so-called aged is restricted to your residents.) The organ has a beautiful... More

stunning beauty and explosion in gold. One of the best representatives of the Baroque style in Brazil

Beautiful church constructed in 1732 with the richest gold foil interior of any church in Brazil. Although no photography allowed inside, definitely worth a visit. Try to be there during the organ concerts ....

Not much to add to what dgjohansson wrote - as my son, an art-history student, said, looks like not much from outside, but internally it's quite impressive. But we didn't stay long as my 9-year old daughter found it kind of oppressive - images of saints and Christ figure are almost life-like in their suffering and outside is a cemitery... More

The church should be on your must see list when visiting Tiradentes. The altar is amazing and the view from the church grounds is also wonderful. Also - don't miss the sun clock in the corner outside the church. On the negative side, there is the "no photo" restriction. This, in combination with the lack of a wider range of... More

It's a pity no photos are allowed, not even without flash