With its simple white façade, the Brazilian church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks in the historic town of Ouro Preto looks like any church. But once inside the church, decorated in a lavish Baroque style, one journeys to a glorious past. Bright colors, gold, and detailed ornamentation are only a few of the striking elements inspired by the European Rococo and the Brazilian Baroque styles.
As the centuries passed, Brazil welcomed a variety of architecture styles. In fact, people in Brazil made their cities a reflection of European architecture. As visitors walk along the streets of Ouro Preto, Brazil, they can admire beautiful examples of the Brazilian version of Baroque, as well as Rococo and Neoclassical architecture….