Gold Mine
The Paschoal Mine is one of the great treasures of the Palácio d’Ouro — an original 18th-century gold mine, preserved within the complex and fully integrated into the guided visitation route. Upon entering its interior, visitors come closer to the reality of the former Vila Rica, gaining an understanding of how gold shaped cities, moved empires, and profoundly transformed the history of Brazil.
More than an underground space, the mine is a living testament to human effort, mining techniques, and the daily life of the workers who labored in the region nearly three centuries ago.
The Mine Experience
The passage through the mine invites visitors to feel the environment where gold was extracted from the rock — cold, stone, silence, and history blend together, creating an immersive atmosphere rarely found elsewhere. During the guided visit, you learn about:
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How gold was located, extracted, and transported;
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The techniques and tools used in the 18th century;
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The daily life of miners and their work routines;
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The economic, social, and symbolic importance of mining in Minas Gerais;
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The relationship between the mine, the Palace, and the formation of Vila Rica.
It is an experience that awakens curiosity and emotion, connecting past and present through a real, preserved, and historic space.
A Living Heritage of Colonial Brazil
The Paschoal Mine is part of the history of the Palácio d’Ouro and of the very birth of the city of Ouro Preto. By preserving it and presenting it with historical accuracy, the Palace allows visitors to experience, in depth, one of the most important stages in the cultural, economic, and political formation of the country. Here, you do not merely learn about the gold cycle — you live what books alone cannot fully convey.
Visitation
The Paschoal Mine can be visited exclusively as part of the guided tour of the Palácio d’Ouro.
Tickets can be purchased:
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At our reception desk;
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Via WhatsApp: (31) 3350-4991;
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Or by clicking here.