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Nature and Viewpoints

This collection highlights the geological and scenic landscape surrounding the historic center of Ouro Preto. It includes the 1,772-meter Pico do Itacolomi, a prominent rock formation once used by colonial explorers as a navigational landmark. Within the city, Horto dos Contos offers a botanical walkway dating back to 1799, while Mirante das Lajes and Morro São Sebastião provide panoramic views of the baroque architecture. The selection also features natural water sites like Cachoeira dos Namorados and the lakes of Pocinhos.

Diogo Menichelli / CC-BY-SA

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Praça Tiradentes

The central square of Ouro Preto, named after the martyr of the Inconfidência Mineira. It is flanked by the Museum of Inconfidência and the former Governor's Palace.

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Itacolomi

A 1,772-meter peak located within the Itacolomi State Park. The prominent rock formation served as a landmark for colonial explorers traveling between Mariana and Ouro Preto.