The city of Tiradentes is located in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. It was an important city at the time of the Gold Rush (end of 17th century and had its height in 18th) time in which were discovered several mines of precious metals in the states of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. It is characterized by colonial architecture and baroque churches. The streets of the historic center have cobblestone pavements so that horses and troops did not bog down in the mud in the period of colonial BrazilThe name of the city is a tribute to Tiradentes, important personage in the Brazilian history that acted in favor of the independence of Brazil – he is considered a national hero.