Casa dos Contos

Casa dos Contos, located in Ouro Preto, Brazil, is a historic baroque-style building that once served as a financial center during the 18th century gold boom. It functioned as a treasury and a place for managing wealth generated from gold mining, reflecting the wealth and power of the colonial period. Today, it is a museum that showcases the history of Ouro Preto, baroque art, and the economic development of the region. The building's architecture and exhibits provide insight into the colonial era's financial and cultural context, making it an important cultural and historical site in Brazil.