Ouro Preto Tour (On a Budget)

Ouro Preto - 2 nts pkg - Eco. Luxor Ouro Preto(3*)

See the churches of St Francis Assisi and Our Lady of Pilar on this historical tour to Ouro Preto


Overview
Take a historical tour of Ouro Preto in Brazil, declared by UNESCO as part of the Cultural Patrimony of Mankind, and explore its mansions, palaces and baroque churches. Built on rocky terrain, Ouro Preto, the site of the 18th century gold rush, is an open museum with lavish displays of architectural masterpieces. Stroll along its steep lanes by thatched houses with colourful windows, stately churches, ruins, fountains and towers layered with multi-coloured tiles.

On this history and sightseeing tour, see fine examples of Brazilian religious architecture at the church of St Francis of Assisi, a masterpiece of the legendary 18th century architect and sculptor, Aleijadinho . Marvel at the exquisite baroque ornamentation at the Church of Our Lady of Pilar, with gilded engravings and a profusion of intricately sculpted angels.

The Museum of the School of Minas offers an insight into the history of Ouro Preto. It houses a museum of zoology, mineralogy, metallurgy and astronomy with about 30,000 specimens from all over the world. A historical tour in Ouro Preto is a marvelous way to enjoy the architectural beauty of Brazil.



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