Goiás Velho was the capital of the state of Goiás until 1933 and preserves colonial architecture from that period. It was recognized as a historical patrimony by UNESCO in 2001 for its restoration work and unique architecture. The city is known as the home of poetess Cora Coralina, whose small house along the river is now a museum about her life and work. It has a population of around 24,000 people and its economy is based on tourism and agriculture, especially during Holy Week celebrations that feature a flaming procession.

1. GOIÁS VELHO

2. * Capital State of Goiás until age 30, the city of
Goiás is a quiet place and calm.
* Fruit of the Flags and the gold cycle, its
historical center preserves the forms of colonial
architecture in their homes and in part of its Baroque
churches
* The city was recognized in 2001 by UNESCO
as Cultural Historical Patrimony and due to
restoration work being done by gathering and
peculiar architecture, cultural traditions and the
nature that surrounds the region.

3. In a simple house, next to the river and a small white bridge, is the old house of the
poetess and confectioner Cora Coralina, the biggest celebrity in the town of Goiás Velho. The
writer has published hER first book at age 70, after doing the typing course. Her house turned
to a museum who shows the history of Cora Coralina: there are objects and original securities,
curios, books, collection of trophies and awards of the Cerrado poet.

4. Cora Coralina’s house

5. GOIANIRA DO COUTO
GOIANDIRA DO COUTO
She was a Portuguese teacher, until
she retires. Besides that, she was a
pictures painter utilizing colored
sand in her work. She used 551
colors taken from Golden Sierras.

7. GOIÁS VELHO
IS ALSO
MARKED WITH
ITS TRACKS.
Former head office of
government of Goias until 1933.

8. The economy of Goiás Velho
city is based primarily on
tourism and agriculture which
is the high point of Roaring
Flame Procession during the
celebrations of Holy Week.
24.739 HABITANT
The
principal
food
is
Empadão Goiâno and all of
the Goiás gastronomy.

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