This beautiful building, the Casa de Câmara e Cadeia, is one of the landmarks of Ouro Preto. It sits in the town's main square.
Work on the Casa de Câmara started in 1784, but the building was not finished until 1836. Black slaves and prisoners were forced to work on its construction. The building currently hosts a mining museum, and an exhibition hall.
The town of Ouro Preto has a lively nightlife, thanks to students of the Universidade Federal. The town's main festivals are during the Carnival, the Holy Week and October the 12th.
Well my friend that is it, this photographic journey has come to its end. I hope you have enjoyed it.
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