Things to do in Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais (MG): The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 4, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Ouro Preto is a former colonial mining town with beautifully preserved Baroque architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It earned recognition during Brazil's Golden Age as a center for gold mining and prosperity in the 18th century. Today it is a popular tourist destination.
Restaurants in Ouro Preto

1. Ponte de Antonio Dias

Rua da Conceicao 133, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil http://www.ouropreto.mg.gov.br/portal_do_turismo_2014/atrativos/civis/monumentos-historicos/ponte-de-antonio-dias-ou-marilia
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Ponte de Antonio Dias

2. Capela do Padre Faria

Rua Nossa Senhora do Parto, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Capela do Padre Faria

3. Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

Travessa Lauro Barbosa 16 Bairro do Pilar, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 4736 [email protected] http://www.ouropretoparoquiadopilar.com.br
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4.5 based on 2,388 reviews

Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

This baroque style church is very lavish inside, reflecting a period in which religious orders competed with each other to build the richest church.

Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil

History, art combined in a beautiful church. I recommend you get a good guide to see all there is to enjoy at this church. Optical Illusions and stunning historical religious artifacts are available to view. I totally recommend visiting it

4. Rua Conde de Bobadela

Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais Brazil
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4.5 based on 564 reviews

Rua Conde de Bobadela

5. Praca Tiradentes

Praca Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,469 reviews

Praca Tiradentes

Reviewed By ReillyPas - Los Angeles, United States

We enjoyed taking in the overall vibe here--everything from the statue of Tiradentes, to the historic buildings, the street vendors and musicians, and the wayward tourists struggling to get just the right selfie. Of course you have to spend a little time here when you visit Ouro Preto!

6. Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

Largo de Coimbra, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 3282 http://www.ouropreto.com.br/atrativos/religiosos/igrejas/igreja-sao-francisco-de-assis
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4.5 based on 2,067 reviews

Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil

one of the most impressive churches in Rio Preto- i fell in love with it s light, fun decoration. the style differs from the heavy gold ornated churches we visited before and it was a breath of fresh air

7. Our Lady of Conceicao church

Praca Antonio Dias, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil (31) 3551-3282 http://www.ouropreto.org.br
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Our Lady of Conceicao church

Tue-Sat 8.30am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

8. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Rua Brigadeiro Musqueira s/n, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 5369 http://www.ouropreto.com.br/atrativos/religiosos/igrejas/igreja-nossa-senhora-do-carmo
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4.5 based on 875 reviews

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Tue-Sat 12pm-4.45pm, Sun 9.30am-4.45pm

Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This really amazing church is more like an opera house inside, the way the curved balconies are arranged. It costs BR10.00 to visit and is only open in the afternoons. The ticket office is actually a few doors down from the church itself. There's no photography allowed at all, but you can take a tour with a Portuguese speaking guide. In the basement is a lovely gallery of antiquities including some astonishing gold and silver. Not to be missed.

9. Santa Efigenia dos Pretos church

Rua Santa Efigenia, s/n Alto da Cruz, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil 31-3551-5047 http://www.ouropreto.org.br
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4.5 based on 360 reviews

Santa Efigenia dos Pretos church

Tue-Sun 8.30am-4.30pm

10. Teatro Municipal

Rua Brigadeiro Musqueira s/n, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil (31) 3559-3224 http://casadaoperaop.wordpress.com
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4.5 based on 286 reviews

Teatro Municipal

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