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History of Sao Joao del Rei


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São João del-Rei was founded in the 18th century and has a great number of buildings from that era, including more than 70 churches. It was there where Tiradentes, the leader of the Inconfidência Mineira, was born in 1746.

Gold, animal husbandry and agriculture aided the development and progression of the former town, given city status on December 8, 1838.

The city is served by Pref. Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport.

While lacking the stunning geographical setting and plethora of churches that Ouro Preto has, São João del Rei is quite pleasant and a

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