| Country |
Province
State |
Region |
City
Town |
District |
Site OR Event |
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Description |
Year
Taken |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
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|
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Rocky coast with isolated beaches. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Salvador by the sea. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Santa Maria Fort. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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The city's beach is next to the city itself. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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The city's beach is very busy. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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African influenced food on the beach. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Coconut stall. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Urchins in a rock pool. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Sao Diogo Fort overlooks a beach. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Beach life. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
Couple enjoying the beach. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Beach vendor. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Woman on a beach chair. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Work and relaxation on the beach. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
Having fun by the sea. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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City and coast. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
Enjoying the sea. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Three men in a boat. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
The Atlantic coast at Salvador. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Santo Amaro is a small town near Salvador with a Saturday market. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Santo Amaro has a strong African ambience. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Meat seller. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
 |
Two coblers. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
 |
Dried fish. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Garlic and squash. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Ceramics. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Okra (Ladies' Fingers). |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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Sweet potato. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Santo Amaro |
|
|
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A small bar. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Minas Gerais state is a hilly region in the centre of Brazil. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Minas Gerais contains many lakes and forests. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Minas Gerais is set on a plateau. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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One of the many mining towns and villages in the state. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Fertile landscape. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Hilly landscape. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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River flowing through green hills. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Mining town. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Hilly landscape in Minas Gerais. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
Central Highlands |
|
|
|
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Gentle rolling hills. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Ouro Preto is a colonial mining town set on several hills in Minas Gerais. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Ouro Preto was founded in 1711 after gold was discovered in the nearby hills. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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During the 18th century, Ouro Preto was more populous than Rio. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
Praca Tiradentes |
|
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Praca Tiradentes is dominated by the former prison, built in 1784. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
Praca Tiradentes |
|
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The prison was used between 1784 and 1854. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
Praca Tiradentes |
|
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Ouro Preto is a picturesque colonial city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
Praca Tiradentes |
|
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Details of the former prison overlooking the main square. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The streets of the city are hilly and cobbled. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Buildings on several levels. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The colonial houses of Ouro Preto are set on hilly, cobbled streets. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The city has many colonial churches. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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One of the many colonial churches in the city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Many colonial churches in the city are on hilltops. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Street fountain. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Chapel of Padre Faria |
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The Chapel of Padre Faria is the oldest house of worship in the city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Chapel of Padre Faria |
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The chapel was built in 1704. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Very steep street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Santa Efigenia dos Pretos is a hilltop church built in 1749 by and for the black slave community. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Pretty colonial house. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Terraced painted buildings on a steep street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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An oratory is a glass encased niche containing images of saints built to ward off evil spirits. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Door and window framed with stone. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The streets are so steep that the pavements are stepped. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Small bridge and sitting area. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Crucifix at a city view point. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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A fountain used by poet Tomas Antonio Gonzaga for meeting his forbidden girlfriend until he was exiled to Africa. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Houses with iron balconies. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Level house next to steeply curving street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The city is very picturesque. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Shops on a hilly street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Narrow curved streets in the city centre. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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A series of shops. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Small shrine. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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View over the rooftops. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Church of San Francis of Assisi |
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The Church of San Francis of Assisi is the most famous building in Ouro Preto. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Church of San Francis of Assisi |
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Scupture by Brazil's most famous sculptor, Aleijadinho who died in 1814. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Church of San Francis of Assisi |
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The ornately carved entrance. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Church of San Francis of Assisi |
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Detail of sculpture by Aleijadinho who sculpted by strapping hammer and chisel to his arms after becoming crippled in his hands. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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View of hilly Ouro Preto. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Ouro Preto is set among hills and mountains. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Itacolomy (1752m) overlooks the city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Houses set among trees. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The commercial centre of the city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Balconies over shops. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Balconies in Ouro Preto. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Steep narrow street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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View over Ouro Preto. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Whitewashed walls and red tiles. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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The Church of N C da Conceicao (1770). |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Cobbled bridge. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Fountain. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Spectacular balconies. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Carmo Church |
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N S do Carmo Church dates from 1772. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Carmo Church |
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The facade is by the famed sculptor Aleijadinho. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Colourful balcony. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Pillar Church |
 |
N S do Pillar Church was built in 1733. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
Pillar Church |
 |
Detail of the windows. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Painted balcony. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Ouro Preto |
|
|
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Hilltop church. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Congonhas |
|
|
 |
The town of Congonhas. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Minas Gerais |
|
Congonhas |
|
Basilica do Bom Jesus de Matisinhos |
 |
The Basilica do Bom Jesus de Matisinhos dominates the town. |
1998 |
were added from 1 February 2025.