Ouro Preto, Brazil

Passagem Gold Mine

Passagem Gold Mine, Ouro Preto

Founded by the Portuguese in 1719, this vast working between Ouro Preto and Mariana is billed as the largest gold mine open to the public. Visitors descend by antique mine cart some 120 meters underground to a flooded gallery and an underground lake.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Passagem Gold Mine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: -20.38028, -43.46361

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