Best Things To Do in Ouro Preto, Brazil

Tourist Attractions in Ouro Preto

Here is the list of things to do in Ouro Preto and tourist attractions in city.

1. Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Pilar

   4.8 (64 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   The church replaced a late 17th century chapel when it was built, between 1711 and 1733. But the lavish interior you see today was created over the course of a few more decades, and the church did not gain its final look until the mid-19th century. And what a look! The church is a masterpiece of Brazilian Baroque architecture. The layout is polygonal; over 400 kilograms of precious metal &ndash...Read more

2. Conspiracy Museum

   4.7 (61 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   In the 18th century, a famous separatist movement tried to gain Brazil's independence from Portugal. This became known as the Minas Conspiracy. The revolution failed, and its protagonists were executed or exiled. In 1936, then-Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas decided that these men were to be commemorated as martyrs. He hunted down their remains from Africa and had them brought to the ...Read more

3. Casa Dos Contos

   

   Historical Site

   This beautiful Baroque house was built in the late 18th century as the residence of the local tax collector. Later, as the location of the royal treasury and the Gold Quartermaster, the house gained its current name.It is historically important for other reasons. For example, this house was used to jail members of the Minas Conspiracy, one of whom hung himself here; troops were stationed there ...Read more

4. Praca Tiradentes

   

   Square

   The square is the heart of the city and also an important historical site. It was here that the leader of the Minas conspiracy, Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier, was executed by beheading.There is a monument dedicated to him in the center of the square. Several major tourist attractions surround the square. These are:  Museum of Science and Technology Conspiracy Museum (Museu da Inconfidencia...Read more

5. Igreja San Francisco De Assis

   4.8 (51 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   This beautiful 18th century Rococo Catholics church was unique when first built in Brazil. Though it is not very large, it is considered to be a masterpiece by Brazilian sculptor and artist Antonio Francisco Lisboa, also known as Aleijadinho. The highlights of the church are: The circular bell towers The ornate decorations on the pulpit, the altar, and the ceiling The gilding and the gold leaf...Read more

6. Minas Chico Rei

   

   Tunnel

   This legendary gold excavation tunnel belonged to a slave-turned-king now called Chico Rei. He was among the tribe of slaves brought here sometime in the past, from Africa, who eventually gain his freedom and came to own the mine he has been condemned to work in. Once upon a time this mine was known as Encardideira. They say that the length of all the galleries in this mine may be as long as 18...Read more

7. Museum Of Science And Technology School Of Mines - Minerology Sector

   

   Museum, Science Museum, Specialty Museum

   The School of Mines was founded in 1875, By the French scientist Claude Henri Gorceix. Ever since then it has been enriched by donations every year by students and teachers and visitors. It is now one of the largest collections of minerals in the world, with 20,000 geological samples from all over the globe. Some of the minerals you can expect to see you are uranium, agate, opals, quartz, stala...Read more

8. Passeio De Maria Fumaca Ate Mariana

   

   View Point, Nature, Train Ride

   This is short but sweet tourist attraction. It's basically a short train ride, but you take it in a 1949 locomotive and rails themselves were laid down down in the late 19th century. The trail is about 18 kilometers long, and stretches between the cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana. The train will take you to some beautiful countryside. Sit on the right hand side of the train for the best views -...Read more

9. Oratory Museum

   4.7 (60 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Oratories are small altarpieces that have a particular use. They are artifacts that began in the Middle Ages. Brought to Brazil by Portuguese colonizers, over the centuries they became part of the region's daily life. First used by the King, and then by the noble and wealthy, the oratory eventuallytrickled down to use by the common people. This museum has 162 such artifacts and 300 further rela...Read more

10. Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo

    4.8 (48 Votes)
    

    Church, Religious Site

    This was one of the last baroque churches in the area. It was built in rococo style, and is significantly less gilded than other such churches in the city. It was designed by master colonial architect Aleijadinho's father, Manuel Francisco Lisboa. It is the only Church in the state with Portuguese tile panels in the chancel. When you visit, make sure to take note of the two side altar of Our La...Read more

11. Bobadela Street

    

    Shopping Center, Streets, Souvenir Shop

    This is the best place in the city to buy souvenirs. It is also one of the best places to eat. And one of the best places for your general shopping. It is also the location of some of the city's most quaint hotels. While the street's traffic, noise, and general hubbub can put some people off, most people appreciate the street's liveliness. It's easy enough to find, as it leads away from Tiraden...Read more

12. Aleijadinho Museum

    4.4 (26 Votes)
    

    Museum, Specialty Museum

    Aleijadinho was a master colonial architect who specialized in Baroque and Rococo styles. This museum, opened in 1968, was named after him. It is a collection of his works, as well as other associated documents. But the museum did not start out that way. It was initially formed to gather and preserve artifacts relating to the heritage of the parish of Our Lady of the Conception of Antonio Dias,...Read more

13. Church Our Lady Of The Rosary Of The Blacks

    

    Church, Religious Site

    The Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men Was founded in the year 1715. In 1753, they were allowed to build a church of their own. The church you see today was completed in 1822. As a religious monument from Brazil's colonial times the church is considered as a national monument. The highlights of the church are the ornate detail on the side altars, the simplicity of the main altar...Read more

14. Santa Efigenia Church

    4.8 (29 Votes)
    

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    This church is as popular for its history and architecture as for the views from the churchyard. Set up on top of a hill climbed up via an aging staircase, the 18th century church towers over the city, of it has magnificent panoramas. The legend says the church was built by the very slave would come to be known as Chico King. No it is simple looking from the outside, like other churches in the ...Read more

15. Mina Du Veloso

    4.6 (38 Votes)
    

    Mine

    In the early 19th century Colonel José Carmo Veloso was a wealthy owner of a large network of mines. This mine is just one of them, but it is a comprehensively developed enough attraction, carved into the hillside behind the old house that you will get quiet and intimate look at the Mining life during Brazil's Gold Cycle. The tunnel is about 200 meters long. Your trip will be guided; usu...Read more

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