Ouro Preto is one of the state of Brazil which Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto was originally called Vila Rica, or "rich village", the focal point of the gold rush and Brazil's golden age in the 18th century under Portuguese rule. Resident population are 70,227, area are 66278 km²,
Ouro Preto was capital of Minas Gerais from 1720 until 1897, when the needs of government outgrew this town in the valley.
The city contains well-preserved Portuguese colonial architecture, with few signs of modern urban life.18th- and 19th-century churches decorated with gold and the sculptured works of Aleijadinho make Ouro Preto a prime tourist destination.
In 1789, Ouro Preto became the birthplace of the Inconfidência Mineira, a failed attempt to gain independence from Portugal. The leading figure, Tiradentes, was hanged as a threat to any future revolutionaries.
Video of Ouro Preto/Vila Rica and Rich village
In 1876, the Escola de Minas was created as a school of the technological foundation for several of the mineral discoveries in Brazil.
Ouro Preto was capital of Minas Gerais from 1720 until 1897, when the needs of government outgrew this town in the valley.
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| Ouro Preto/Vila Rica and Rich village |
In 1789, Ouro Preto became the birthplace of the Inconfidência Mineira, a failed attempt to gain independence from Portugal. The leading figure, Tiradentes, was hanged as a threat to any future revolutionaries.
Video of Ouro Preto/Vila Rica and Rich village
In 1876, the Escola de Minas was created as a school of the technological foundation for several of the mineral discoveries in Brazil.
