Winding streets
Following the land.
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Pirenópolis was founded on 7 October 1727 during the gold rush in Goiás and is one of the richest heritage towns of central Brazil. The national heritage institute listed its whole urban area in 1989, 17 hectares in all, calling it a living witness of the first days of the settlement of Goiás. Its streets follow the curves of the land in an irregular colonial pattern, lined with simple houses with stone or wooden balconies, joined façades and large back gardens. Landmarks include the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the Carmo and Bonfim churches, the council house and jail, the Cine Teatro Pireneus and the bridge over the Rio das Almas. After a long stagnation, tourism and culture revived the town in the 21st century. It is known for its centuries-old Festa do Divino, registered as cultural heritage in 2010, and the Pireneus State Park and its peak are about 20 km away.
Following the land.
At the heart of town.
A town landmark.
Historic centre, Pirenópolis, Goiás
The Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the council house and jail, the Cine Teatro Pireneus and the bridge over the Rio das Almas.