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Church of Santa Barbara

Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás2001

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The Church of Santa Barbara had its construction started in in 1775 by Cristóvão José Ferreira. The building took five years to be conclude. It holds a very simple facade, using materials such as adobe and soapstone. I stands over a hill, on the top of a 103-step-stair. The sculpture of Saint Barbara inside the church is from the local painter Veiga Valle.

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  • Title: Church of Santa Barbara
  • Creator: Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás
  • Date Created: 2001
  • Location Created: Brazil
  • Rights: Embratur
  • Location: Brazil
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)
  • Date of Inscription: 2001
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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