Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ouro Preto Brazil

Ouro Preto is a fabulous eighteenth‑century city, tucked into the bottom of a valley in the mining mountains. Both anachronistic and fascinating, it rises up like a vision of the past, dazzling visitors with its baroque architecture. A trip to Ouro Preto, whose history was forged through the sacrifice of thousands of miners exploited in its shafts, is an almost mystical and unforgettable experience. The birthplace of Brazil’s first society with modern characteristics, Ouro Preto’s tourism offer should include an itinerary through its perfectly preserved colonial architecture, which earned it the title of National Monument City in 1933 and its designation as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1980. Among the main attractions that any guide to Ouro Preto should include are its many churches, decorated in an exuberant local baroque style typical of the mining region. The works of “Aleijadinho”, a famous sculptor and architect, represent a very special chapter of Brazilian art. The city’s cultural festivals are another highlight. No less impressive than the architecture is the surrounding nature, with its waterfalls, parks and native forests.
Recommended airport
Pampulha Carlos Drummond De Andrade (PLU)
Nearby destinations
  • Cachoeira do Campo a 19.46 km
  • Congonhas a 39.79 km