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Historical Cities in Brazil

In a historic city the past is not a monument standing apart — it is the town's shape. From above you read it as a cross-section: the oval left by a vanished wall, the cathedral square pulling every street towards it, the citadel on the high ground.

Each city here comes with aerial views, photographs, video and a guide to its layers, what is still visible today, and what survives only in the street plan.

3 Historical Cities in Brazil, each with aerial views, photos, videos and an in-depth guide.

Aerial view of Historic Town of Ouro Preto, Brazil

Historic Town of Ouro Preto

The Historic Town of Ouro Preto, Brazil’s stunning Baroque treasure in Minas Gerais. Explore its gold-rush history, ornate churches, colonial streets, and UNESCO heritage charm.

Diamantina, Minas Gerais

Diamantina (Portuguese pronunciation: [dʒiamɐ̃ˈtʃinɐ]) is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. Its estimated population in 2006 was…

Paraty

Aerial view of Paraty, Brazil

Paraty is located to the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro, covering an area of 937 Km2, and sharing borders with the municipality of Angra dos Re…

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