Construction on this chapel began in 1773 and stretched over the next 4 decades.
Casa de Juscelino
Rua São Francisco 241
38-3531-3607
This former residence of ex-president Juscelino Kubitschek houses a museum dedicated to his life.
Casarão do Fórum
One of the most important pieces of colonial architecture, this structure was originally a residence, and later used as a meeting hall for the city council.
Diamond Museum
Rua Direita 14
38-3531-1382
Holds a collection of artifacts from the area's colonial diamond-mining days.
Igreja das Mercês
Rua das Mercês
R$1
Mon-Fri 1PM-5PM, Sat/Sun 8AM-11AM and 12PM-5PM
Completed in 1784, this church still holds mass on the fourth Saturday of the month at 5PM.
Igreja São Francisco
Rua São Francisco
Built by the Franciscans in the early 1770's. The interior is currently being restored.