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Casa dos Contos
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This colonial coinage house dating from 1782-87 had many uses, one as a prison for some of the Inconfidentes, two of whom—Padre Rolim and Claudio Manuel da Costa—died here. It contains the foundry that minted coins of the gold-rush period and examples of coins and period furniture. The building is considered one of the best examples of Brazilian colonial architecture.
- Address: Rua São José 12, Centro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000 | Map It
- Phone: 031/3551-1444
- Cost: R$3
- Hours: Tues.--Sat. 10--6, Sun. 10--4, Mon. 2--6
- Location: Ouro Preto
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