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Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto (Black Gold) was founded in the late 17th century and was the centre of the 18th century gold rush and Brazil's Golden Age. As the gold mines dried up in the 19th century, the city's influence waned, but many of its churches, bridges and fountains remain, testament to its past prosperity and the talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.
Gelati Monastery
Gelati Monastery, located in western Georgia, was founded in 1106 and is a masterpiece of medieval Georgia's Golden Age, a period of political strength and economic growth from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The monastery is characterized by its exterior walls made of smooth, large stones, well-proportioned, and externally decorated with blind arches. Gelati Monastery was one of the largest Eastern Orthodox monasteries in the Middle Ages, and a center of science and education. The Academy within the monastery was one of the most important cultural centers of ancient Georgia.