Ouro Preto, Colonial city in Minas Gerais, Brazil
The municipality of Ouro Preto extends across mountainous terrain at 1,216 meters elevation, featuring steep streets, cobblestone paths, and numerous Baroque churches.
Established in 1711 during the Brazilian gold rush, Ouro Preto became Latin America's largest city with 80,000 inhabitants surpassing New York and São Paulo.
The Federal University of Ouro Preto maintains a system of communal student housing called repúblicas, creating a distinctive academic environment within the city.
The city connects to major Brazilian destinations through mountain roads, with regular bus services from Belo Horizonte operating throughout the day.
The Zé Pereira dos Lacaios carnival block, founded in 1867, continues to perform during the annual street celebrations, preserving traditional festivities.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: July 8, 1711
Elevation above the sea: 1,179 m
Shares border with: Belo Vale, Catas Altas da Noruega, Congonhas, Itabirito, Itaverava, Mariana, Moeda, Ouro Branco, Piranga, Santa Bárbara
Website: https://cmop.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.38528,-43.50361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16
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