Ouro Preto

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historically one of Brazil’s most important cities, Ouro Preto brings together stunning architecture and art from the colonial period in its beautiful churches and houses. Plentiful attractions, a vibrant cultural scene, and being home to great jazz and cinematic festivals all combine to make Ouro Preto a gem in Brazil’s heritage. Whilst you are in Ouro Preto, you will feel as if you are in one big open-air museum!

Ancient and historic church on top of the hill during sunset in the city of Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, Brazil with the mountains behind at Ouro Preto city

Attractions:

• Inconfidence Museum (Museu da Inconfidência)

Ouro Preto – Minas Gerais – Museu da inconfidência – Inconfidence Museum

• Church of São Francisco de Assis

View of the Church of São Francisco de Assis in the city of Ouro Preto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Church Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
• Limestone Arts & Crafts Fair
• Arts and crafts

Colonial architecture in historic city of Ouro Preto, Brazil

• Jewellery and gemstones mining
• Museum of Science & Technology
• Mine Chico Rei
• Traditional Steam Train (Maria Fumaça), Tour to Mariana
• Itacolomi State Park (Itacolomi Peak 1772 m)
• Street Carnival, Holy Week
• Winter Festival (July)
• CINEOP – film festival in Ouro Preto (June)
• International Jazz Festival (September)

Old houses and churches in colonial architecture from the 18th century in the historic city of Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, Brazil at sunset

Facts:

• Average annual temperature: 19 °C;
• Nearest airport: Belo Horizonte;
• Distance between destinations:
  

  Belo Horizonte	95 km
  Mariana	15 km
  Diamantina	257 km
  Tiradentes	127 km
  São João del Rei	136 km