Minas is a red dirt state ,
with slightly softer scenery than the heartstopping coastal drama.


This was some forgotten little town on the road to the ....

Ouro Prêto area

A jewel of a town , without a single ugly apartment block in sight ! Incredible.
Elevation 1179m , pop. 56000


It has more churches per square km than any place I've ever been.


´tis one of the legacies of the extreme history of this place.


At least it ended up quaint as hell....


A lovely place to visit.








The excellent pousada são Francisco.

Tiradentes

The most picturesque town in Brazil , some say.


I agree.


A famous ancient sundial.

Congonhas

Here at the Basilica do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos stand Brazil's most treasured works of art.


The prophets , by Aleijadinho.His most famous work.


Hallelujah