Governors’ Palace, Colonial palace in Praça Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, Brazil.
The Governors' Palace stands out with its baroque architecture, featuring stone walls, large windows, and formal decorative elements on the main facade.
Built during the 18th century gold rush, this palace served as the residence and administrative center for Portuguese governors in Minas Gerais.
The palace exhibits numerous artifacts and documents that demonstrate the administrative and social structures of colonial Brazil under Portuguese rule.
The palace opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, allowing visitors to explore both the exterior architecture and interior historical collections.
The building incorporates local minerals and stones from Minas Gerais mines in its construction, connecting it directly to the region's mining heritage.
Location: Ouro Preto
GPS coordinates: -20.38422,-43.50361
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:33
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