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Museu do Oratório

This charming museum has a large collection of over 300 elaborately decorated oratories, small portable prayer altars made for home or travel use.

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Museu da Inconfidência
This museum is dedicated to the memory of the Inconfidência Mineira, an unsuccessful 1789 revolt against Portuguese rule which was inspired by the American Revolution. The building, one of the best extant specimens of colonial baroque architecture, houses the remains of some of the revolutionaries, a library, archives, and works by artists of the period, including works by Aleijadinho and Manuel da Costa Ataíde.
R$2
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Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This rococo-style church, built in 1766, holds the last works of Aleijadinho as well as the above-mentioned Oratory Museum.
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Teatro Municipal
Opera House
The oldest functioning theater in South America opened in 1770 and still has occasional evening concerts.
Daily 12:00-17:30
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Satélite Lanches
Pizzaria Satélite
One of the most popular bars in Ouro Preto. Friendly staff and a variety of reasonably priced food.
Open now · closes 3 am tomorrow