Timeline
09:00
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Walk into Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar as it opens. The stark exterior hides an interior glistening with 450 kg of gold and 400 kg of silver. Visit the Museum of Sacred Art in the basement to see the craftsmanship up close.
09:45
Walk six minutes to Restaurante do Nazareno for lunch. The atmosphere is simple and cozy, and the kitchen is known for excellent homemade feijoada.
10:45
Take an eight-minute walk east to Largo do Coimbra. This central park square offers a quiet place to rest your legs and take in the colonial architecture surrounding it.
Local tip
The church opens at 09:00 on Tuesdays through Sundays. Arriving right at opening time helps you avoid the midday crowds. Remember to bring cash for the entrance fee, as card policies may vary.
Check before you go
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar is open Tu-Su 09:00-11:00,12:00-17:00. It is closed on Mondays.
- Restaurante do Nazareno is open Mo-Su 09:00-18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ouro Preto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).