Historic Town of Ouro Preto

World Heritage

Brazil

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Ouro Preto (Black Gold) was founded in the late 17th century and was the centre of the 18th century gold rush and Brazil's Golden Age. As the gold mines dried up in the 19th century, the city's influence waned, but many of its churches, bridges and fountains remain, testament to its past prosperity and the talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.

# 18th century

# Historic town

# Gold Rush

# Brazil's Golden Age

# Baroque Sculpture

# Aleijadinho