Ouro Preto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Brazilian municipality
About Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto, meaning "black gold", was founded in 1698 and quickly became the epicenter of a new gold rush, as the central place where gold was brought to be measured and sold. In 1720 the state capital was transferred here from nearbyMariana. By 1750 Ouro Preto's population had swelled to over 110,000, making it one of the largest cities in the Americas; at the time it had twice as many inhabitants asNew York Cityand five times more thanRio de Janeiro. The city's success inspired the naming of many other cities and neighborhoods, including the founding of the American city of Brazil,Indiana. As a result of the gold trade, the town, then known as Vila Rica, took a significant place in Brazilian history, being the site of theInconfidência Mineira, the first attempted uprising in the cause of
Top Attractions in Ouro Preto
Explore the best things to see and do in Ouro Preto:
- ★Capela Do Bom Jesus das Cabeças ou De São Miguel E Almas
- ★Capela do Padre Faria
- ★Casa dos Contos
- ★Casa Guignard
- ★Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- ★Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
- ★Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
- ★Igreja de São José
Where to Eat in Ouro Preto
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bené da Flauta
- 🍴Café Geraes
- 🍴Consola's Pizzaria e Restaurante
- 🍴Mr. Cheff
- 🍴Pizza Puliti
- 🍴Pizzaria Espaço Original
Where to Stay in Ouro Preto
- 🏨Arcanjo Hotel Pousada
- 🏨Brumas Hostel (Youth Hostel)
- 🏨Buena Vista Hostel
- 🏨Grande Hotel de Ouro Preto
- 🏨Hostel Goiabada Com Queijo
- 🏨Hotel Casa Grande Pousada
Ouro Preto Travel Guide Sections
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