it's a catholic church built in the late 18th century based in part on designs by antonio francisco lisboawho was known as the little cripple because an illness had left him disabled and disfigured if you don't do this economy but that didn't stop him from becoming the greatest sculptor of brazil's baroque. has a strong religious tradition there are chapels all over the city this one depicts a scene from the passion of christ. is 300 years old we knew it was founded in the early 18th century. but i'll go it was discovered in the region colonists and adventurers came pouring in there was the facades in stately homes still were flooded the city's affluent past. its old center is a protected historic site on the. so no one wants the 85000 people live here and the city lies about 200 kilometers from the state capitol belo horizonte going to the ladies economy is based on the service sector followed by industry and agriculture you know. that there's one edge of the old town is the market. here you can buy handmade crafts and our traditional spirits. and other regional specialties feel. like you