Diamantina, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is famed for its colonial architecture and diamond mining history. Nestled in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains, it features significant landmarks and a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty, attracting tourists exploring its rich past.
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Ouro Preto – Black Gold
Ouro Preto, a historic town in Minas Gerais, Brazil, once thrived during the gold rush. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its baroque architecture and rich history of exploitation and resilience, particularly through the work of sculptor Aleijadinho, showcasing the town’s complex legacy.
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Potosí is a city that once had immeasurable wealth which came at a high human cost, a story that is etched into the walls of its grand colonial buildings and in the depths of Cerro Rico.
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