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Founded in the 1711, Ouro Preto is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. Declared by UNESCO as a 'Cultural Patrimony of Mankind'. The city is about 95 km far from Belo Horizonte.
Highlights:
* Church of St. Francis of Assisi: An example of Brazilian religious architecture, designed by Aleijadinho, with wood and soapstone sculptures by the same artist.
* Museum of the School of Mines- a complete mineralogical view of Brazil, in addition to displays of geological artefacts from the other countries.
* Church of Our Lady of the Pilar: a church that marked the culmination of Golden Age architecture, with carved works painted entirely in gold.
Duration: approximately 9 hours.
Departures: Tuesdays through Sundays, at 8h00
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