Local story · Ouro Preto, Brazil
From Vila Rica to Ouro Preto
The settlement was first known as Vila Rica, or “Rich Village,” after the gold rush. The name Ouro Preto, meaning “Black Gold,” was adopted in 1823 because…
Local story · Ouro Preto, Brazil
The settlement was first known as Vila Rica, or “Rich Village,” after the gold rush. The name Ouro Preto, meaning “Black Gold,” was adopted in 1823 because…
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