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Ouro Preto

Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold) was the focal point of the gold rush and Brazil's golden age in the 18th century.

It is a former colonial mining town situated in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains at Minas Gerais, Brazil. The site has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Its colonial architecture is all preserved, with no sign of modern urban life. Churches decorated with gold and the works of Aleijadinho make Ouro Preto a popular tourist destination.