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!

Attractions:

• Conspiracy Museum (Museo da Confidência)
• Church of São Francisco de Assis
• Church Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
• Limestone Arts & Crafts Fair
• Arts and crafts
• 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)

Facts:

• Average annual temperature: 19 ºC
• Nearest airport: Belo Horizonte
• Distance between destinations:
  
  

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