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Historic Town of Ouro Preto

Historic Town of Ouro Preto1980

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The territory that today makes up Minas Gerais began to be occupied quickly and various settlements sprang up. In 1652, they were grouped under the name of Vila Rica which became today’s Ouro Preto.

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  • Title: Historic Town of Ouro Preto
  • Creator: Historic Town of Ouro Preto
  • Date Created: 1980
  • Location Created: Brazil
  • Rights: Embratur
  • Location: Brazil
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(iii)
  • Date of Inscription: 1980
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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