Ouro Preto City, Brazil

Brazil also has an amazing historic city, which attracts researchers and ordinary tourists from all over the world. The city of Ouro Preto is located in the state of Minas Gerais. Once it has been a prosperous capital of the state. Founded in 1711, Ouro Preto became the real center of the Brazilian Gold Rush. Gold seekers flocked here from all over the world. A number of luxurious palaces and mansions increased every year. There were unique monuments of Baroque among them.

When the gold reserves depleted, the city gradually fell into neglect. Today it is a major tourist destination. One of the main attractions is the beautiful church of St. Francis. Amazing museums are located in historical premises today. The Inconfidencia History Museum is especially worth mentioning. A rich collection of exhibits devoted to the culture and traditions of indigenous people is displayed there.

The real symbol of the historic city is the Aleijadinho Museum. The facility is dedicated to the famous architect. His projects were used to built the most magnificent Baroque palaces and churches. The city preserved a number of buildings that are reminiscent of the gold rush times. One of the museums is also dedicated to the history of gold mining. In the immediate vicinity of the ancient city there is a unique nature reserve, Itacolomi. Wild forests are preserved there. The Peak Odu is in the center of the park. Hundreds of years ago, it served as a kind of benchmark for lost miners. Next - Santuario de Bom Jesus de Matosinhos