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Minas is a red dirt state ,
with slightly softer scenery than the heartstopping coastal drama.
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This was some forgotten little town on the road to the ....
Ouro Prêto area
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A jewel of a town , without a single ugly apartment block in sight ! Incredible.
Elevation 1179m , pop. 56000
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It has more churches per square km than any place I've ever been.
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´tis one of the legacies of the extreme history of this place.
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At least it ended up quaint as hell....
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A lovely place to visit.
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The excellent pousada são Francisco.
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Tiradentes
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The most picturesque town in Brazil , some say.
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I agree.
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A famous ancient sundial.
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Congonhas
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Here at the Basilica do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos stand Brazil's most treasured works of art.
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The prophets , by Aleijadinho.His most famous work.
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Hallelujah