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Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás - Brazil
With its layout and architecture, Goiás is an outstanding example of a European town adapted to the geography and culture of South America
The Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás testifies to the colonization of central Brazil in the 18th and 19th centuries. The origins of the town are closely related to the history of the expeditions (bandeiras) which left from São Paulo to explore the interior of the Brazilian territory.Â
The layout shows the organic development of a mining town adapted to the conditions of the landscape. The site is characterized by the harmony of its architecture, due to the proportions and types of buildings.
The Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás and its hinterland bear a rich living heritage practised among communities within and around the Centre. This includes not only the traditional knowledge of architecture and construction techniques but also music, poetry, gastronomy, and popular events, such as the procession of Fogaréu, which is an important Catholic celebration for the communities and has been held in the early morning of Holy Thursday since 1745. The historic centre has a significant meaning for these communities, not only on account of its urban and architectural values but also for its rich social and cultural life.Â
Discover the online exhibit of the Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás with the technical support of Google Arts & Culture
Mayor Selma Bastos from the Town of Goiás tells us how the town is coping with the Covid-19 pandemic.
See a video about the Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás (UNESCO/NHK Videos)
UNESCO World Heritage Site Virtual Tours See all
The Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás testifies to the colonization of central Brazil in the 18th and 19th centuries. The origins of the town are closely related to the history of the expeditions (bandeiras) which left from São Paulo to explore the interior of the Brazilian territory.Â
The layout shows the organic development of a mining town adapted to the conditions of the landscape. The site is characterized by the harmony of its architecture, due to the proportions and types of buildings.
The Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás and its hinterland bear a rich living heritage practised among communities within and around the Centre. This includes not only the traditional knowledge of architecture and construction techniques but also music, poetry, gastronomy, and popular events, such as the procession of Fogaréu, which is an important Catholic celebration for the communities and has been held in the early morning of Holy Thursday since 1745. The historic centre has a significant meaning for these communities, not only on account of its urban and architectural values but also for its rich social and cultural life.Â
Discover the online exhibit of the Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás with the technical support of Google Arts & Culture
Mayor Selma Bastos from the Town of Goiás tells us how the town is coping with the Covid-19 pandemic.
See a video about the Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás (UNESCO/NHK Videos)
UNESCO World Heritage Site Virtual Tours See all
30 April 2020
Last update:20 April 2023
