Road of the Slaves, Colonial transportation route in Diamantina, Brazil.
The Road of the Slaves forms part of the Caminho Velho network, featuring stone-paved paths through mountainous terrain in Minas Gerais state.
Portuguese colonists established this road in 1800 to transport diamonds and gold from mining regions to coastal ports for shipment to Lisbon.
The route preserves elements of colonial Brazil, including traditional stone construction techniques and markers from the imperial diamond extraction period.
Modern visitors can explore the road on foot or bicycle, following preserved sections that connect multiple historical districts of Diamantina.
The road retains original stone paving patterns laid by African slaves, demonstrating engineering methods from the Brazilian colonial period.
Location: Diamantina
Inception: 18 century
Part of: Caminho Velho
GPS coordinates: -18.17380,-43.56373
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:36
Southeast Brazil combines beaches, caves, waterfalls and mountain villages. The region includes historical sites, nature parks and islands with few visitors. The locations display Brazilian culture and nature in their original form.
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Sempre Vivas National Park
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Pico do Itambé
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Pico do Itambé State Park
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Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary
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Church of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
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Church of Our Lady of Protection
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Casa Muxarabi
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Basílica do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
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Casa do General Carneiro
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Church of Our Lady of Mercy
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Museu do Diamante
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Mercado Municipal de Diamantina
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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
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