Location: Ouro Preto
Top Things to do in Ouro Preto
Things to do in Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais (MG): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Ouro Preto is a former colonial mining town with beautifully preserved Baroque architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It earned recognition during Brazil's Golden Age as a center for gold mining and prosperity in the 18th century. Today it is a popular tourist destination.
Restaurants in Ouro Preto
1. Ponte de Antonio Dias
2. Capela do Padre Faria
3. Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,388 reviews
This baroque style church is very lavish inside, reflecting a period in which religious orders competed with each other to build the richest church.
Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil
History, art combined in a beautiful church. I recommend you get a good guide to see all there is to enjoy at this church. Optical Illusions and stunning historical religious artifacts are available to view. I totally recommend visiting it
4. Rua Conde de Bobadela
5. Praca Tiradentes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,469 reviews
Reviewed By ReillyPas - Los Angeles, United States
We enjoyed taking in the overall vibe here--everything from the statue of Tiradentes, to the historic buildings, the street vendors and musicians, and the wayward tourists struggling to get just the right selfie. Of course you have to spend a little time here when you visit Ouro Preto!
6. Church of Sao Francisco de Assis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,067 reviews
Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil
one of the most impressive churches in Rio Preto- i fell in love with it s light, fun decoration. the style differs from the heavy gold ornated churches we visited before and it was a breath of fresh air
7. Our Lady of Conceicao church
8. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 875 reviews
Tue-Sat 12pm-4.45pm, Sun 9.30am-4.45pm
Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This really amazing church is more like an opera house inside, the way the curved balconies are arranged. It costs BR10.00 to visit and is only open in the afternoons. The ticket office is actually a few doors down from the church itself. There's no photography allowed at all, but you can take a tour with a Portuguese speaking guide. In the basement is a lovely gallery of antiquities including some astonishing gold and silver. Not to be missed.
9. Santa Efigenia dos Pretos church
10. Teatro Municipal
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