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10 Instagram spots around Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto’s hills offer views over the historic centre, while its squares bring ornate facades closer. These ideas use public spaces and visitor areas.
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Praça Tiradentes
The Museu da Inconfidência faces Praça Tiradentes. From the pedestrian area, frame the museum facade with some of the square in the foreground. Keep clear of traffic.
Search Google MapsSão Francisco de Assis
The church stands opposite the craft market at Largo do Coimbra. From the public square, frame the facade without entering church property. Restoration work has been planned, so respect barriers and check conditions locally.
Search Google MapsIgreja do Rosário
From the public Largo do Rosário, look for a composition that shows the church’s curved facade and cylindrical towers. Ask about entry and photo rules if you also visit the interior.
Search Google MapsIgreja do Carmo
The city’s walking route passes the forecourt of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. From the open approach, frame the church exterior. Follow any local access restrictions and ask about fees and photo rules before entering.
Search Google MapsCasa dos Contos
Casa dos Contos stands on Rua São José. From a safe public spot, photograph its exterior and look for a rhythm in the windows. The museum has its own visiting arrangements.
Search Google MapsChafariz dos Contos
The Chafariz dos Contos stands on Praça Reinaldo Alves de Brito, near Casa dos Contos. From the public square, photograph a detail of its stonework. Keep clear of any barriers or traffic.
Search Google MapsMirante da Santa Efigênia
The viewpoint overlooks the historic centre and Antônio Dias. From the designated viewing area, pick out São Francisco de Assis among the buildings. The walk up from the bridge is steep.
Search Google MapsMirante da UFOP
The viewpoint on the UFOP campus looks across the historic centre. Compose from the viewing area with the church towers among the roofs. Entry is free, but check campus access hours before going.
Search Google MapsMirante São Sebastião
From the viewpoint on Morro São Sebastião, the historic centre spreads across the hills. Use the roofs as a foreground layer. The uphill walk is steep, and visitors should stay within the viewing area.
Search Google MapsHorto dos Contos
This central park has trails among Atlantic Forest vegetation. From an open path, frame a detail of leaves and trunks. Entry is free, but check current hours and any temporary closures before visiting. Do not feed wildlife.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Roteiros de Guignard
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Museu da Inconfidência
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Feira do Largo do Coimbra
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: obras e restaurações históricas
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Museu Casa dos Contos
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Chafariz dos Contos
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Mirante da Santa Efigênia
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Mirante da UFOP
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: Mirante do Morro São Sebastião
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: reparos no Mirante do Morro São Sebastião
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: reabertura do Horto dos Contos
- Prefeitura de Ouro Preto: plano de manejo do Horto dos Contos