architecture. Some of the best known are: Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) - just off Tiradentes Square, next to the Inconfidência Museum. São Francisco de Assis (St. Francis of Assisi) Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao (Immaculate Conception) Capela do Padre Faria (Father Faria's Chapel) Nossa Senhora das Mercês (Our Lady of Mercy) Nossa Senhora do Pilar (Our Lady of Pilar) Nossa Senhora do Rosário (Our Lady of the Rosary) Museums Museu da Inconfidência - In the former municipal palace on Tiradentes Plaza, traces the Inconfidencia independence movement. Museu do Oratório (Oratory Museum) - next to the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, displays religious art. Museu de Ciência e Técnica (Museum of Science and Technology) - in the Ouro Preto School of Mines building on Tiradentes Plaza. The museum is noted for its collection of mineral specimens. Casa Dos Contos - Historical museum. Capela Padre Fabio de Mello Museu do Aleijadinho - In the Antônio Dias plaza, historical museum known for the collection of pieces of Aleijadinho. Mines A number of former gold mines in the city offer tours to tourists. One of the most well known is the Mina do Chico Rei, near the sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Another infamous mine is the Mina da passagem. In the early 19th century, Portugal gave the United Kingdom exclusive use of this mine for 100 years to pay Portugal's sovereign debts. This is the world's largest mine open to the public. The municipality contains about 10% of the Serra do Gandarela National Park, created in 2014. Carnival The street carnival in Ouro Preto attracts thousands of people every year. Carnival blocks are the most traditional type of parade, where bands play across the town, followed by herds of paraders dressed up in costumes. The block Zé Pereira dos Lacaios, founded in 1867, is the oldest block that is still active in Brazil. Parades with samba schools also happen. The street party is also celebrated in neighbouring towns such as Mariana. Miscellaneous Ouro Preto was a setting in the comedy movie Moon over Parador (1988), with actors Richard Dreyfuss and Sonia Braga. Mining is Brazil's sixth largest industry. Gallery References External links Carnaval Ouro Preto Guide of the historic city of Ouro Preto Satellite view of the historical center at Google Maps Live Cameras from Ouro Preto, 360° Photos, Panoramic Views Explore the Historic Town of Ouro