Back to sights
sights
Pirenópolis
Overview
Pirenópolis (often misspelled Pirinópolis) is a historic city in the state of Goiás, Brazil.
Wikivoyage guide · 16 sections
▸Introduction92 chars
Pirenópolis (often misspelled Pirinópolis) is a historic city in the state of Goiás, Brazil.
▸Understand1,100 chars
Pirenópolis, like other historic cities in 18th-century Goiás, was founded by Bandeirantes from Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Portugal. Exploration for gold in the Serra dos Pirineus region began in 1728, one year after exploration began around the city of Goiás. Soon, Manoel Rodrigues Tomás, associated with Bandeirate Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva (Anhanguera), founded some mines he called the Minas de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Meia-Ponte. With the production of gold, Pirenópolis became an important urban center, well known for its cotton production as well. It was the first center for goiana music, and had Goiana's most important newspaper during the 19th century.
When the gold ran out at the end of the 19th century, the city's population began to shrink. Many moved to the new capital at Goiânia, or to cities in the south of the state, like Jataí, Rio Verde, Itumbiara, and Catalão. With the construction of nearby Brasilia in 1960, the city again began to grow, and the government decided to turn the city into a tourist destination, preserving many old buildings and the historic center.
▸By plane151 chars
Pirenopolis is 107km from Goiania and 150km from Brasilia, the closest airports. Buses connect the city to those capitals and other neighboring cities.
Facts
Rank
—
Coordinates
-15.85, -48.95
Source
WBP almanac
External sources
Media
From Wikipedia1,298 words
Introduction
Municipality in Centre-West, BrazilPirenópolisMunicipalityMunicipality of PirenópolisFesta do Divino Espirírito SantoSanta Maria WaterfallPonte do CarmoKnight of the Pirenópolis CavalcadesPirineus State ParkHistoric centerIgreja Matriz do Rosário FlagCoat of armsNicknames: Cradle of the Goiana Press, rare Jewel of the center-westLocation of PirenópolisCoordinates: 15°51′07″S 48°57′32″W / 15.85194°S 48.95889°W / -15.85194; -48.95889Country BrazilRegionCentre-WestState GoiásFounded7 October 1727Government • MayorNivaldo Antônio de MeloElevation770 m (2,530 ft)Population (2020 ) • Total25,064Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)Postal code72980-000HDI (2010)0.693 – mediumWebsitepirenopolis.go.gov.br Pirenópolis, also known as Piri, is a historic municipality located in the Brazilian state of Goiás. It is known for its waterfalls and Portuguese colonial architecture, and a popular festival involving mounted horses called Festa do Divino Espírito Santo which takes place 45 days after Easter. Pirenópolis is located 120 km from Goiânia, the state capital, and 150 km from Brasília, the federal capital.
More in sights6
Anegada
Anegada is an island in the British Virgin Islands. It has a year-round population of less than 200 on 15 square miles (38 sq km), which makes it the second largest island in the chain, after Tortola, but the most sparse
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is an island 8 miles off the Cape Cod peninsula in Massachusetts. Once a whaling center, it has become a vacation hotspot and a favorite summertime haven of many celebrities. Due to this, it has picked
Genoa
Genoa (Italian: Genova, Ligurian: Zena) is a historic port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. As a tourist attraction, it is often overshadowed by cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has
