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F/d Congonhas + Ouro Preto w/lunch from BHZ |
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| Take a historical tour of Ouro Preto (Black Gold) in Brazil, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its mansions, palaces and stunning baroque churches. Marvel at the exquisite baroque ornamentation of the Church of Our Lady of Pillar, with gilded engravings and a profusion of intricately sculpted angels, the handiwork of the famous artist Aleijadinho. Don’t miss out a trip to the Museum of the School of Minas that houses a museum of zoology, mineralogy, metallurgy and astronomy, with about 30,000 specimens from all over the world. <p> Take a trip to the historical mining town of Congonhas, a short distance from Ouro Preto, and appreciate more sculptural masterpieces by Brazilian-born architect and sculptor Aleijadinho. You will be impressed by the famous ‘Twelve Prophets’ carved in soapstone and the ‘Via Crucis’ (Stations of the Cross) done in polychromatic woodwork. <p>A tour of Ouro Preto and Congonhas is a great way to enjoy the architectural beauty of Brazil. |
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