Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ouro Preto, Brazil

Ouro Preto Brazil

Ouro Preto is a fabulous 18th‑century city, nestled at the bottom of a valley in the mining mountains. Anachronistic and fascinating, it re-emerges as a vision of the past that dazzles visitors with its baroque architecture. Traveling to Ouro Preto, marked by a history 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, tourism in Ouro Preto should include an itinerary through its perfectly preserved colonial architecture, which earned it recognition as a National Monument City in 1933 and its designation as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1980. Among the main attractions, any Ouro Preto guide will include its many churches, decorated in a mining baroque style of spectacular and richly ornate appearance. The works of “Aleijadinho,” a famous sculptor and architect, form a very special chapter of Brazilian artistic heritage. Its cultural festivals are also a major draw. No less spectacular than the architecture is the region’s natural setting, with 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