Ouro Preto, Brazil

Tiradentes Square

Tiradentes Square, Ouro Preto

The civic heart of old Vila Rica, this sloping hilltop square is ringed by colonial palaces and museums. At its center stands a monument to Tiradentes, martyr of the failed 1789 independence conspiracy who gave the plaza its name.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: -20.38556, -43.50361

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