Roots EarthOuro Preto, Brazil
Governors' Palace
Designed by military engineer José Fernandes Pinto Alpoim and built between 1741 and 1748, this long stone palace governed the gold-rich captaincy of Minas Gerais. Part fortress, part residence, it dominates Tiradentes Square and now houses the School of Mines.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Governors' Palace, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: -20.38556, -43.50306