Beautiful church full of history

Beautiful church with golden interior. Ouro Preto has a lot of churches but this one is without a doubt the most impressive. You do have to pay to enter but it is definitely worth it.

Great place. Well organised

Amazing historic church with gold. You need to buy ticket to enter not at entrance, at house around 10meter from here. Fee is 10BRL per adult, 5BRL per kids. It is much more worth than fee. If you visit Ouro Preto, you must plan to visit here. By the way, there are hills around there if you go from Tiradentes plaza. It’s better to think time and energy.

So much for back breaking sweat and forced labour to produce this masterpiece gold plated art work. And yet the slaves were not allowed to worship here for centuries

A beautiful basilic and full of history and cultural significance. A jewel in the Brazilian Crown that was built on the back of the gold riches and the enslaved African people. But, like anywhere in the world, it's part of its history and should be celebrated taking all into account. History cannot be erased or ignored, it must be studied and absorbed us.

Amazing Baroque style church with lots of ornamentation and gold leafing. Well worth the visit.

An exceptional place to organize congress or conferences in a historical city of Brasil. Small and big rooms are available.

Life changing experience. Go go go. But prepare yourself for a ride haha

Great place for conferences

Awesome place and structure.

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Great place where you can see the history of the city and a lot of beautiful things. Highly recommended

Excellent person and professional! I have already tried the Samadhi Striking method and it is very powerful because it is possible to release my stress with the training and calm myself with the meditation at the end of the session. I highly recommend it!

Highly recommend. Compelling story-telling about early colonial and revolution history. Signs have English translations which are a bit archaic, and hard to understand, but give a basic story.

This museum had a lot of details on Ouro Preto’s history. It was free! There were English translations but sometimes a bit hard to follow. They allowed people to take pics as well. Highly recommend this place.

Great piece of history of Mina Gerais and Ouro Preto.

the place is very quiet, and there is rubbish scattered everywhere

A shame that photos are not allowed, but it is a great place! I enjoyed the museum and the glimpse it gives into the history of Ouro Preto and Brazil. The staff was super friendly and worked hard to accommodate the disability on one of the people in our party.

The Igreja de São Francisco de Assis in Ouro Preto, Brazil, is a Baroque Catholic church with Rococo elements, celebrated as a masterpiece of Aleijadinho, who designed its facade and interior features. It also houses iconic paintings by Mestre Ataíde, such as the famous ceiling of the nave. The church was recognized as a historic site by IPHAN and included among the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in 2009. Constructed by the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco de Assis, its building began in 1765 and progressed under Aleijadinho’s direction, with significant contributions from other artists. Key stages of construction included the chapel-mor (1774), the altar-mor (1790–1794), and later additions like lateral altars (1829–1890). Structural issues necessitated additional work, including side arcades in 1801. The church underwent various restorations, including 20th-century efforts led by IPHAN, ensuring its preservation as part of Ouro Preto's UNESCO World Heritage status.

Beautiful church, it’s one of the most visited in the area, so keep that in mind

A gem of Baroque architecture nestled atop a sloping square, this church is a visual delight—especially for photography enthusiasts. Your lens can’t help but capture the ornate façade, sculpted by Aleijadinho, bathed in sunlight and shadow. What makes the visit even more memorable is the vibrant soapstone handicraft market right in front of the church. Stalls overflowing with local artisanal sculptures offer an authentic touch and a chance to take home a piece of tradition. A perfect pairing of art, history, and local craftsmanship — a must-visit in Ouro Preto.

Nice to visit, but not the greatest church on earth. Like every other church in Ouro Preto, you have to go pay an entrance fee, either cash or via PIX.

Church with a incredible amount of art work. You can spend hours looking at the ceiling, it’s mesmerizing. The altar is also full very fine craftsmanship. On the back you also have a tiny museum of Aleijadinho’s art work during his life

It is a beautiful church! It was ornated by Aleijadinho! It is very beautiful and intetesting! It really worths a visit! The visit costs 10 reais. There are another church in town to visit for free. Both were ornate by him! This one is more beautiful! Visit both!

U need to pay but they don’t accept card 🤔

Beautiful view of the city. About an hour walking up a very steep hill.

A bit long steep drive on pavement to go to the mirante. Very nice viewpoint, especially with the night lights, to see the historical city.

Really awesome view of the area! It's not easy to get it since the street is really steep but it's worth the effort.

Very steep uphill. Don't try to drive there, instead hire a local professional driver. Better to have a local tour guide.

It’s worth visiting but please drive there! Unless you have plenty of time

Nice view of the city. Getting there by car is not for the faint of heart.

Such a beautiful view but sadly, it's completely abandoned and neglected. Needs maintenance, lots of it!

Free admission and a large spacious museum with English signs make this a winner. This place is soaked in history, take the tine to visit while in Ouro Preto.

Worthwhile to look around and learn about money and gold. One of their employees showed us around. She was so enthusiastic and showed us every room!

This is the largest and grandest building in town. It's history as a residence and mint is documented.. there are exhibits on coinage and the town's history. There are also spaces to show how the rooms may have looked in original use. The most poignant are the exhibition s in the basement which contain slave paraphernalia.

The architecture is great. It is a museum like no other but I think it should have more digital features to make it more interesting.

Very interesting building (archtectcure and engineering wise), a broad collection of many different "currencies" used through out the years (due to a chronical inflation process that ended in the middle of the 1990's with the inauguration of then Real as Brazilian currency and inflation control)

This is certainly one of the best museums to visit in Ouro Preto. Feel the colonial and baroque atmosphere of ancient Brazil.

A glimpse in one of the first financial buildings of the country, it is possible to visit the building and the garden for free it also has an exhibition of colonial artifacts, Very well located.

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That's a unique place and the entrance is free.

The church made for the black people, when they couldn't go to the same church as the white people.

A beautiful church!

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Mandatory visit for sightseeing.

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I visited this restaurant in January 2025 with my family for dinner. I have to start by mentioning the amazing service; the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Despite our table placing a large order for six people, the food came out quickly. The food was delicious! Everything we ordered tasted great, especially the mandioca (yuca). The building where the restaurant is located has remained unchanged for many years, and the servers were kind enough to share its history with us.

Great experience and wonderful view! Everyone’s food was excellent and the service was particularly good!

Beautiful restaurant. Average food quality and quite bad service. Prices are not justified for the quality. Quite empty for dinner. They serve typical Minas Gerais food ONLY FOR LUNCH! Don’t recommend it!

Do not try this terrible restaurant. I made booking with the girl yesterday for dinner on Sunday evening. She took it without telling us that it was not ooen on Sunday. We waited in the cold air for an hour only to find out it was close on Sunday!

They are famous and popular restaurant at Ouro Preto. So, don’t forget to make reservation. Otherwise, you need to wait with long line. Their atmosphere, staff services, and of course food was very good. Their dishes were individual, just the right amounts. Their price was also attractive range, but amazing quality.

Good food and ambient. Get really busy so plan to arrive early.

I highly recommend making a reservation (on the restaurants site), to avoid any waiting lines. The food was incredible, but a bit pricey. The staff was kind and did their work well. The place its self is also amazing and the views are spectacular, BUT (as going to any other place in the city) it does require walking as it has very little parking spaces near. TIP: This restaurant is better during the afternoon (has more plate options, and the views are better) Overall, it was a great experience.

I don't often regret eating somewhere. There was only one option to eat which consisted of chewy pork, very salty beans, and Bolognese that tasted like it came from a tin. The portions are big but the quality is so low

Food is only served till 2pm. Good selection of cheese and great service. Local goods, cheaper than in other Artesanal Shops, feels more authentic.

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(Translated by Google) 1000/10 Delicious homemade food for R$27.00 per plate, located right next to Gelateria Giuseppe, meaning you can have a SUPER GOOD and CHEAP lunch and then head downstairs for your gelato. The service at Garapinha is excellent; the waiter who served me was super helpful. He said they offer a mini version of the traditional PF (Portuguese for "PF"). Since I don't eat much, I ordered this version, which cost only R$25.00. The flavor of this homemade food is surreal! Remember that on the ground floor you can buy souvenirs from your trip; in my case, I bought cheese and dulce de leche, which were also very reasonably priced. I RECOMMEND IT! (Original) 1000/10 comida caseira deliciosa por R$ 27,00 o prato feito, restaurante localizado bem próximo à Gelateria Giuseppe, ou seja, vc almoça SUPER BEM e BARATO e já desce um cadinho e toma o seu gelato. O atendimento no restaurante Garapinha é excelente, o rapaz que me atendeu foi super solicito. E disse que eles oferecem a opção mini do tradicional PF, eu que não como muito pedi essa versão que custou APENAS R$ 25,00. Surreal o sabor dessa comida caseira! Lembrando que no térreo vc pode comprar lembrancinhas da sua viagem, no meu caso comprei queijo e doce de leite, no precinho tbm. RECOMENDO!

(Translated by Google) The feijoada was great and the service was very good. The food comes out quickly and the seasoning is incredible. I loved it, one of the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is a little warm, but nothing unbearable. It's well worth it, excellent value for money. (Original) Feijoada ótima e atendimento muito bom. Comida sai rapido e o tempero é incrível. Adorei, uma das melhores que ja comi. O ambiente é um pouco quente, mas nada insuportavel. Vale muito a pena, tem um excelente custo benefício.

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(Translated by Google) The food was actually good, without much variety of meats or side dishes, but well seasoned. The place was small and the service was good, I found it a bit stuffy, but the location makes up for it! Lunch is not expensive and there is no scale, so you can eat as much as you want!! (Original) Comidinha tava até boa, sem muita variedade de carnes ou guarnições mas bem temperada. Espaço pequeno e atendimento até bonzinho achei meio abafado mas a localização compensa bastante! O almoço não é caro e é sem balança então dá pra comer a vontade!!

(Translated by Google) All-you-can-eat food for a fixed price (R$43.00, today, July 24, 2025). However, the food is kind of bland. You eat and don't feel like going back for more. There were few meat options; there was only sausage, and then they added some chicken. It wasn't tasty; it was pretty average. I didn't think it was worth it. And the space is pretty cramped. Oh, and they don't serve fresh juices. Since we don't drink soda, we had to order water. (Original) Comida a vontade por um preço fixo (R$43,00, hoje 24/07/2025). Porem a comida é meio sem graça. Voce come e nao tem vontade de repetir. Pouca opcao de carne, so tinha linguiça e depois colocaram um franguinho. Nao é saboroso, é bem mais ou menos. Nao achei que valeu a pena. E o espaço é bem apertado. Ah, nao servem sucos naturais. Como nao tomamos refrigerante , so nos restou pedir agua.

(Translated by Google) Disappointing, the fixed price of 43 reais doesn't do the food justice. We went at 1 p.m., and the food was cold, with no seasoning whatsoever, and even the salt was missing. There was no ice for drinks, and only artificial juice. The waitress who served us seemed to be having a bad day, rude. The tables were cramped, and the bathroom was out of toilet paper and hand paper. I don't recommend it. (Original) Decepcionante, o preço fixo 43 reais não faz nem um pouco jus a comida. Fomos as 13h e a comida estava gelada, sem Tempero nenhum, até o sal faltou. Não tinha gelo para bebida, suco só refresco artificial. A moça que nos atendeu na mesa, parecia não estar em um bom dia, grosseira. Mesas apertadas, banheiro estava sem papel higiênico e para mãos. Não recomendo.

(Translated by Google) The food was cold and the price is $43 reais per plate. All-you-can-eat buffet. I hadn't seen the previous reviews here on Google. Unfortunately. (Original) Comida fria e o valor encontra-se em $43 reais por prato. Self service a vontade. Não tinha visto as avaliações anteriores aqui do Google. Infelizmente.

(Translated by Google) The price charged is very high for what's delivered. We paid 43.00 per person. The food isn't bad, but some of it is greasy, like the potatoes and meats. My boyfriend got sick, and I was belching old fat the rest of the day. There are few meat options (just sausage, pork fillet, and fried chicken). The place is very cramped, both for serving and eating, and it looks unkempt and dirty. I left smelling of grease, which I hate. I wouldn't go back and I don't recommend it. (Original) O valor cobrado é muito alto em relação ao que é entregue. Pagamos 43,00 por pessoa. A comida não é ruim, mas algumas são gordurosas, como a batata e as carnes. Meu namorado passou mal e eu fiquei arrotando gordura velha o resto do dia. Há poucas opções de carnes (apenas linguiça, filé de porco e frango endopado). Ambiente muito apertado, tanto para se servir quanto para comer, além de ter um aspecto de mal cuidado e sujo. Saí cheirando a gordura, coisa que eu odeio. Não voltaria e não recomendo.

(Translated by Google) The food is really bad. Don't be fooled by the price, it's not worth it. If the city is busy, it's definitely a terrible deal. (Original) Comida bem ruim. Não se enganem com o preço, pois não vale a pena. Se a cidade estiver movimentada é certeza que é um péssimo negócio.

A MUST in the town !! Delicious , cheap , great environment!! Grateful to found it !!

Self service type of place - you pay for the weight. The food was very tasty and not in fair price range - it is a good option for one who doesn't know the local cuisine and wants to try a bit of everything. Place is not very touristic, rather for locals and students. The lady from the kitchen also explained me, what each dish is and how usually people eat it (combine things etc.), tho we spoke in Portuguese (I don't know their English proficiency). Strongly recommend!

Feels like a hidden, secret restaurant. The food is very good

Beautiful restaurant with friendly service. Really delicious food. The atmosphere with all its historic decor and character is just marvelous!

This place is super cool. It's historic and a great way to try mineiro food. And they have scotch! Lol.

Spectacular place, the building itself warrants a visit. The food is excellent, true mineiro specialities, overall very well executed

Enjoyed eating in the court yard. Great decor.

A great local experience with an authentic charm, fantastic view, wonderful food and great service. I tried the "rabada" and it was fantastic, good portion and nice presentation coupled with a nice local choppe of beer. Cozinha Mineira as it's best.

The restaurant has a charming interior with beautiful artisanal decorations, creating a cozy atmosphere. However, the food left much to be desired. The ribs were overly dry and heavily salted, which made the meal less enjoyable.

I hate to be that unpopular guy, but I have to be honest, I didn't enjoy my dinner here. The average price is quite pricey, but I suppose the ingredients are probably sourced from miles away. So the costs added up, which I could look past that. I had the empanadinhos with stuffed cheese for the starter and it was incredibly salty. I'm aware that cheese can be salty, but this was just another level. Then I had bacalhau for the main. Despite the price point being among the top dishes, I had my hope so high that it would redeem my experience. Unfortunately, No. This was also incredibly salty, which I assumed it was due to the amount of olives they threw in this tiny dish. Put it this way, the portion of olives was half of the dish, whilst the other half was bacalhau & potatoes! I have no issues with olives, in fact I like them! But for this dish it was a fail. Let's hope that I was just unlucky. Let's assume that maybe these 2 dishes were never popular.

Great food n nice restaurant The portion was big, I can’t finish the whole , may consider to share for 2 pax with desert n drinks

Great food accompanied by friendly service. Our frango com quiabo (chicken with okra) was delicious. For dessert, we followed the server’s recommendation and tried the cheese ice-cream served with warm goiaba (guava) syrup. It was the perfect finale of our meal. The restaurant is situated in a former senzala, a historical slave quarter from colonial Brazil. The added layer of significance gave the experience an extra depth.

I am visiting Ouro Preto after 22 years. Was brought to this restaurant by some friends. We had arroz, angu and frango ensopado com ora pronobis, the flavour was awesome. Definitely recommend this place, reasonably priced and show the best of “cozinha mineira”. Service was top notch, assistant manager Angela Maria was very courteous.

The food was really good and the Chef Gilberto, was so kind and friendly with us, he took us around the place and told us a bit of the history of the house, showed us everything! The place is charming, beautiful and warming! We loved it!

The town that gave birth to the mining tradition in Minas Gerais and Brazil. Its streets are full of history. Typical mineirense food can be found everywhere with amazing dishes.

Interesting view into the city's history. The description is in Portuguese and English.

Beautiful! Very recommended to visit this place. Very romantic, cozy, quiet and super safe! If you have troubles with walking then I will recommend to not go here or just grab a (motor) taxi everywhere, because you need to walk a lot of hills up and down to visit the beautiful spots

Another great historical place to visit. We were amazed about the monuments. People are so friendly and the food was one of the best we ever had.

Almost perfect. Just missed the happy hour so it’s a little more pricy but fantastic little place!

Beautiful, unforgettable !! Too much to see, great food, amazing architecture. Skip Mariana and do a quick visit to Congonhas.

You gotta walk these streets for the immersive experience!

It's so pretty! I love it!

Gorgeous example of a church of the late (rococó) baroque style.

One must stop when in Ouro Preto... Simply outstanding...

That's an impressive sightseeing

open at 9 AM

Amazing art work

I'm a fan of polychrome

Worth the visit. A lot of interesting stuff about minas gerais history.

Beautiful place with lots of history

Very good local art

(Translated by Google) We entered the museum unpretentiously, as it was one of the few attractions open on Monday in Ouro Preto, and it was a really cool experience. I'm not religious, but learning a little more about the symbols, images, and customs was really cool. The collection is well-maintained, and the staff is attentive. The visit (which is paid, but the price is quite low) is quick. It's worth it. (Original) Entramos despretensiosamente no museu pois era uma das poucas atrações abertas na segunda em Ouro Preto e foi uma experiência bem bacana. Não sou religiosa, mas conhecer um pouco mais sobre as simbologias, imagens e costumes foi muito legal. O acervo é bem cuidado e os funcionários são atenciosos, rapidinho se faz a visita (que é paga mas o valor é bem baixo). Vale a pena

(Translated by Google) An absolutely magical and special place. There are dozens of oratories from different eras. It's a joy to find well-preserved objects from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The building is also preserved and boasts a modern and exquisite infrastructure that hasn't destroyed its original features. (Original) Um lugar absolutamente mágico e especial. São dezenas de oratórios, de diversas épocas. É uma alegria encontras objetos do seculo XVII, XVIII, XIX bem conservados. O prédio também está preaervado e tem uma infraestrutura moderna e primorosa, que não destruiu as características originais.

(Translated by Google) Always learning about our country's culture. This museum is incredibly rich in religious culture and has much to teach. (Original) Sempre aprendendo sobre a cultura de nosso país. Este museu é riquíssimo quando o assunto é cultura religiosa e tem muito a ensinar.

(Translated by Google) A precious space dedicated to Brazilian sacred art, especially oratories. The cultural center is divided into three floors that bring together the most varied types of oratories and sacred images that tell our story and record the most varied manifestations of Catholic religiosity through their supports, that is, their oratories that were part of the house, travels, and even personal accessories. An excellent visit. (Original) Precioso espaço dedicado a arte sacra brasileira, especialmente oratórios. O equipamento cultural está dividido em três pavimentos que reúnem os mais variados tipos de oratórios e imagens sacras que contam a nossa história e registram as mais variadas manifestações da religiosidade católica por meio de seus suportes, isto é, seus oratórios que faziam parte da casa, das viagens e até mesmo dos acessórios pessoais. Um excelente passeio.

Aleijadinho’s house tour was great! Got to see a pretty well preserved heritage house, the tour was in Portuguese (my friend translated for me an english speaker). Only thing I didn’t really understand was the place sells Cachaça (mini tasting session post house tour). Not sure what was the link between selling Cachaça in Aleijadinho’s house when he didn’t brew Cachaca.

Learned a bit of history and heard some very nice stories. We were impressed by how well our guide could speak english. Overall, the experience worthed it!

I had a wonderful tour here! They even could provide me with an excellent English tour guide. It’s a very interesting place to visit.

You can visit it for free, it's quite interesting house, showing how people were leaving in oast in this city. Plus you can buy good cashaça there

An interesting tour of an 18th century house featuring lots of objects from that time.

Lovely and charming. There is no entrance fee so everyone should visit it!

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Just in the main square of Ouro Preto it opens early and closes late at night you can get a quick bite and also a meal .

Awful place for snacks. The attendants don't know what they are selling, and there is a huge lack of hygiene. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else to eat.

Really helpful staff and the prices there are cheap

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(Translated by Google) Excellent service and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a late afternoon snack. But the highlight is the cheese bread: warm, crispy on the outside, and super soft on the inside. One of the best I've ever had! It's definitely worth the visit just for that. I highly recommend it! (Original) Atendimento excelente e ambiente acolhedor, perfeito para um lanche no fim da tarde. Mas o grande destaque vai para o pão de queijo: quentinho, crocante por fora e super macio por dentro. Um dos melhores que já comi! Vale muito a pena a visita só por ele. Recomendo demais!

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere is quite simple, but it has the best traditional cheese bread I've ever had—and the cornmeal pastry is also very tasty. I recommend a black coffee with cheese bread to start your tour of Ouro Preto :) (Original) O ambiente é bem simples, mas tem o melhor pãozinho de queijo tradicional que já comi - e destaque para o pastel de angu que também é muito gostoso. Recomendo um cafézin preto com pão de queijo, pra iniciar o tour por Ouro Preto :)

(Translated by Google) I was served by a young woman, who seemed to be the owner, but even so... She treated me in a way I didn't expect. I went to ask for a piece of cake to go, but I changed my mind, and then she became very rude. I didn't like the response; I think if she is the owner, she should set a better example for the employees. I'm writing to say that I will not be returning to the place. (Original) Fui atendido por uma moça,parece ser a dona, mais memso assim. Ela me tratou de uma forma que eu não esperava,fui pedir um pedaço de bolo para levar,porém mudei de ideia,aí ela já veio toda grossa. Não gostei da resposta acho que se ela for a dona ela deveria dar mais exemplo aos funcionários. Venho dizer que da minha parte não voltarei ao local.

Inexpensive local restaurant. They had a lunch buffet set up when we arrived. A nice selection of Brazilian foods. Informal. If you don't see something you would like, just ask! We went with Brazilians, so not sure whether you'd have success only speaking English.

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(Translated by Google) Great value for money, very tasty food and great vegetarian options. (Original) Ótimo custo benefício, comida muito saborosa e ótimas opções vegetarianas.

(Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant. Good selection of dishes, fair prices, beautiful views from the windows and good service. (Original) Restaurante excelente. Boa disposição de pratos, preço justo, vista linda das janelas e bom atendimento

(Translated by Google) Very tasty food, lots of options on the menu, super cozy place. (Original) Comida muito gostosa, várias opções no cardápio, lugar super aconchegante.

Very welcoming service with great food and coffee. We had lots of questions about the coffee and tried a few. The service was very helpful und helped us with lots of information and guidance. Wonderful!

What a lovely hotel and restaurant. We enjoyed a few days here in town and I could not have liked the stay here more! Perfect location!

Risoto is out of this world. Great vegan options. Atmosphere is friendly and cozy. Service is impeccable. New favorite for our visits to Ouro Preto.

Food was excellent, but we had to wait a great deal of time for waitress

Nice little café with a short menu but good food and excellent service.

The desserts there are awesome, also they have a homemade coffee that is delicious

Nice Cafe with a beautiful dessert

Atmosphe is nice. Some food is good and some not for example Arancini is so bad, it is super bland with strong cheese smell.

Great food, service and atmosphere.

Beautiful! I recommend the pepperoni pizza. Im normally someone who prefers margarita plain pizza but my partners pepperoni pizza was definitely the best I've tasted.

Fantastic Italian food. The pizzas are great and the pasta is made by hand.

Great quality. Very nice experience

Authentic Italian pizza style . Best marguerita. Tomato sauce was absolutely divine. Fast service and prep; polite and accommodating staff who made my three year old a little bed with chairs so he could sleep; my 6 yo had pizza dough to play. Amazing wheat local beer. Great background music, not loud , so relaxing.

Really good restaurant with a great ambiente and lovely staff. The food was exceptionally.