Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Lavras

Our Lady of the Rosary Church of Lavras
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Lavras
Front and side view of the church
Religion
AffiliationCatholic
RiteRoman
OwnershipDiocese of São João del-Rei
LeadershipTúlio Marcos Ribeiro Corrêa, SCJ
PatronOur Lady of the Rosary
Year consecrated1754 (as Saint Anne Church) 1917 (as Our Lady of the Rosary Church)
StatusOpen
Location
MunicipalityLavras
StateMinas Gerais
CountryBrazil
Interactive map of Our Lady of the Rosary Church of Lavras
AdministrationSaint Anne of Lavras Parish
Coordinates21°14′42″S 44°59′59″W / 21.24500°S 44.99972°W / -21.24500; -44.99972
Architecture
ArchitectLuís Pinheiro de Souza (attributed)
TypeColonial exterior
StyleBaroque–Rococo interior
Groundbreaking1751
Completed1854
Direction of façadeEast
Designated as NHL
Designated1948
Reference no.368-T-1948, Inscription No. 316
Website
www.paroquiasantanadelavras.com.br

The Our Lady of the Rosary Church is the oldest surviving structure in the city of Lavras, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Constructed in the mid-18th century, it exemplifies colonial architecture with a richly decorated BaroqueRococo interior and has served as a significant religious and cultural landmark.