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Praça Tiradentes

The definitive center of the town. On the north side of the square is the Escolas de Minas (School of Mines), with a museum of mineralogy. On the south side is the Museu da Inconfidência.

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Taberna Music Bar
Great atmosphere, cozy, with live music, but very ambient music where you can talk to each other. You go down a stepladder and that's it you're in a restaurant which reminds you of those medieval places. Delicious portions.
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Casa das Pedras / Grupiara Pedras
These two affiliated stores on the central square have a good selection of high-quality locally-produced jewelry made of gold, silver, and precious and semi-precious stones.
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Restaurante Casa do Ouvidor
Specializing in Minas Gerais state's regional cuisine, such as tutu a mineira, frango com quiabo or ora pro nóbis. Major credit and debit cards accepted.
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Museu de Mineralogia
Museu de Ciência e Técnica da Escola de Minas
This mineralogy museum has a quite varied collection of minerals from quartz to diamond to uranium, including many rare specimens. Children have free admission.
R$5