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Praça Tiradentes

Squares & fountains ·Ouro Preto
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Praça Tiradentes (Tiradentes Square), Ouro Preto's central square in Minas Gerais, with the Tiradentes monument and the Museu da Inconfidência.

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Why go

  • The bronze statue of Tiradentes, which faces away from the former governor's residence
  • The Museu da Inconfidência, in the former Casa da Câmara e Cadeia on the square's south side

Don't miss

  • Museu de Ciência e TécnicaThe museum is housed in the former Palácio dos Governadores on the square.Former Palácio dos Governadores, on the square On the map
  • House of D. Manuel de Portugal e CastroHis house is among the Alpoim houses, numbered 52 to 70. He was the last governor of the Capitania de Minas Gerais.Among the houses numbered 52 to 70 around the square On the map
  • Balcony grilles with an engraved nameThree balcony grilles carry an inscription saying a name is engraved on the metal.Among the houses around the square On the map
  • Casa da BaronesaThe Casa da Baronesa is at number 33 among the houses around the square.Number 33, around the square On the map
  • Câmara Municipal and tourist information postThe town hall and a tourist information post are at number 41 on the square.Number 41, around the square On the map

Interesting facts2

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  1. A brigadeiro is said to have designed the Alpoim houses, numbered 52 to 70.

    Praça Tiradentes (Ouro Preto) – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

  2. The square is on a heritage list of places with Portuguese influence.

    Praça Tiradentes (Ouro Preto) – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

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History

Around 1748 the new Palácio dos Governadores began operating here, and the square's buildings began to take shape around 1750. In 1894 it was renamed when the monument to Tiradentes was inaugurated.

  1. 18th centuryThe site is known as Morro de Santa Quitéria, and a Santa Casa de Misericórdia stands on the spot.
  2. around 1748The new Palácio dos Governadores begins operating on the site.
  3. around 1750The square's architectural ensemble begins to take shape.
  4. 1784The Casa da Câmara e Cadeia dates from this year; it now houses the Museu da Inconfidência.
  5. 1792The head of Tiradentes, the independence martyr, is displayed here.
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  1. 19th centuryFor almost all of the century the square is called Praça da Independência.
  2. 1894The monument to Tiradentes is inaugurated and the square is renamed.
  3. TodayThe monument stands on the spot where the pole once stood.

Tips for your visit

  • The Museu da Inconfidência is on the south side; the Escolas de Minas, with a mineralogy museum, is on the north side.
  • Walk to the Casa da Baronesa at number 33 and to the Alpoim houses numbered 52 to 70.
  • REMOP, a student restaurant, is among the buildings around the square.

Best time to visit

  • The Dia da Inconfidência Mineira ceremony is held on the square, with military honours, a flag raising and a 21-gun salute.

Sources: Ouro Preto - Wikivoyage (see) · Praça Tiradentes (Ouro Preto) – Wikipédia, a en… · Praça Tiradentes, no centro de Ouro Preto, rece… · checked 26 Oct 2026

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Questions and answers

Where is Praça Tiradentes in Ouro Preto?

Praça Tiradentes lies in the heart of the historic city of Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais. It is the central square of the town.

Which museums are on Praça Tiradentes?

The Museu da Inconfidência is on the south side, in the former Casa da Câmara e Cadeia, which dates from 1784. The Museu de Ciência e Técnica is in the former Palácio dos Governadores. The Escolas de Minas on the north side has a mineralogy museum.

Is there a monument to Tiradentes on Praça Tiradentes?

Yes. The monument to the martyr Tiradentes stands on the spot where the pole once stood. The bronze statue faces away from the former official residence of the governor.

What happens on Praça Tiradentes during the Dia da Inconfidência Mineira?

The ceremony is held on the square. Military honours by the Dragões da Inconfidência open it, with a flag raising, flowers laid on the monument and a 21-gun salute.

Where is the tourist information on Praça Tiradentes?

The tourist information post is at number 41, in the Câmara Municipal building on the square. The Casa da Baronesa is at number 33 among the houses around it.

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