Thread: Historical places...

Kinda curious what are the well known historical place that we can find in Brazil? Any nice museum to recommend?

There are many museums you can visit while in Brazil . National Museum of Brazil and Imperial Museum of Brazil are the two most common one, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .

there are few historical places...some them are....Ouro Preto....Olinda...Belo Horizonte....Parati...if you go to Brazil you should check them out...they are the most fascinating places in Brazil..

Following are some of the Historical landmarks of Brazil that beckon people from all over.

The Statue of Corcovado: Corcovado is a mountain in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Here, the statue of Christ is one of the main tourist attractions that continue to attract millions of local as well as international tourists every year. The statue shows Jesus overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro with his arms outstretched. This is also one of the tallest statues in the world.

Ouro Preto: This is a city that is located in the Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is known for beautiful Baroque architecture. Ouro Preto was the main destination of the gold rush in the olden days. The beautiful colonial architecture is what has led it to be declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

São João del Rei: This historical city is also located in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil. One can get a glimpse of some of the most beautiful churches and cathedrals out here. The city was founded in the 18th century and there are around 70 beautiful churches that speak about the history of that place. This is definitely one of the beautiful and historical landmarks of Brazil.

Congonhas: Congonhas is a beautiful Brazilian city that is the capital of Minas Gerais. The main attraction of this city is the Basilica and outstanding sculptures. UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 1985.

These are some of the most beautiful and historical landmarks of Brazil. Do ensure you check out these places on your visit to this gorgeous country.

The historical places of Brazil offer a glimpse into the country's rich ancient culture and traditions and take you back in time. To experience the historic heritage of the Portuguese colonial times, visit the towns of Parati, Olinda, Ouro Preto and Belo Horizonte. These historical places of Brazil have beautifully preserved the heritage of the country's colonial past. Here is a list of the major historical sites of Brazil which attracts tourists from all over the globe.

• Ouro Preto
• Olinda
• Belo Horizonte
• Parati

Ouro Preto

The historic town of Ouro Preto founded at the end of the 17th century, was the center of the gold rush and Brazil's golden age in the 18th century. The numerous museums, churches, colonial houses and streets of Ouro Preto bear testimony to its past prosperity and the outstanding talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Ouro Preto, along with Recife, was the sight of the movement for Brazilian independence from Portugal.

Ouro Preto is filled with distinguished works of art and in the year 1933 it was made into a national monument. The majority of the city's public buildings, baroque churches, and private houses date back to the 18th century. As one of the major historical places of Brazil, Ouro Preto is worth a visit.

Olinda

The historic town of Olinda was founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The history of this town is closely associated with the sugar-cane industry. Olinda was reconstructed after being plundered by the Dutch and its basic urban structure dates from the 18th century. Today it is one of the major historical places of Brazil. The city's charm lies in the harmonious balance between the gardens, buildings, Baroque churches, convents and several small passos (chapels).

Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte is the third largest city in Brazil and the capital of Minas Gerais state. It is the center of a vast area which includes Ouro Preto and the small towns of Sabará, Diamantina or Mariana, along with marvelous examples of colonial and baroque architecture. Belo Horizonte is among the leading historical places of Brazil.

Paraty

Paraty is a fascinating old colonial town from 17th century, located 125 miles from Rio de Janeiro on Ilha Grande Bay, which is the southeastern coast of Brazil. Owing to its strategic location, Paraty was one of the most important ports in Brazil during Ciclo de Ouro, or the Golden Century. Today the opulence of that period can still be observed in the several beautiful and well preserved colonial buildings, in the city center. Paraty is also spelled as Parati and is one of the top historical places of Brazil.

Copacobana has a lot to offer to someone who is interested in some of the historical places in Brazil. The district itself dates back to 1500's.

If you want to know about brazilian history, don´t miss to go in Minas Gerais state (Ouro Preto, Congonhas, Mariana, São João Del Rei, Caeté, Sabará) and Pernambuco state (Olinda e Recife). In Rio you need to visit Parati and Petrópolis, Imperial cities. It will be the best places to know about the brazilian history and culture.