Goiás (city) - Goiás (cidade)

Goiás (city)

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originally the Vila Boa de Goiás, a City of Goiás (some residents considerOld Goiás as a pejorative name, avoid using it, prefer to use City of Goiás; who is born here is Vilaboense) is a historic city in the state of Goiás, at Midwest region of Brazil.

UNESCO World Heritage Site, where history is told in its houses, secular customs and rich typical and traditional cuisine. It was the State Capital until 1937.

Understand

History

Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Soon after the discovery of gold in Mato Grosso is at Minas Gerais, a belief emerged in the 17th century that there would also be gold in the central region of the country, which was still uninhabited. There, very close to the Serra Dourada, Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva (the Anhanguera), found gold in the Vermelho River and founded the Arraial de Sant'anna, in 1727. The region was already inhabited by the Goyá Indians, who knew the locations of the deposits of gold. The Indians refused to tell the pioneers where the deposits were, so Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva puts brandy in a basin and sets it on fire. The astonished Indians shouted "Anhanguera", which means "Old Devil", and revealed to the pioneers where the deposits were located.

A decade later, in 1737, the Arraial was elevated to the category of administrative village, being renamed Vila Boa de Goyaz. In 1748, with the creation of the Carta Régia, the Captaincy of Goyaz is created and Vila Boa becomes the capital of the Captaincy. The first governor, Dom Marcos de Noronha, also known as Conde dos Arcos, built many important buildings in the city, such as the Casa de Fundição and the Palácio Conde dos Arcos, the new seat of government.

In the beginning of the 19th century, the gold was exhausted and the city turned its economic activities to agriculture and the city began to be culturally valued for remembering the city of São Paulo 450 years ago. The Fogaréu Procession is an important demonstration of Goiás culture, on this occasion, which takes place on Holy Week Wednesday, the arrest of Christ is represented. It was also at this time that he began to consider the construction of the country's first planned capital, Goiania, since the old city of Goiás had enormous planning problems and had nowhere to grow.

The construction of Goiania, started in 1933 by Governor Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, meant a setback in terms of population of the city, as many of the residents moved to the new capital, but the effect was positive for the conservation of the historic center. The nomination of the City of Goiás as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in 2001, contributed even more to the city's tourism, which receives thousands of tourists every year, many from other countries.

Climate

Wet Tropical, Temperatures: maximum 35º and minimum 10º

Electricity

Only one type of voltage is used in Cidade de Goiás: 220V with alternating current of 60 Hz. Check the voltage switch before connecting any device that is not bivolt. The distribution of electricity is made by CELG (Companhia Elétrica de Goiás).

To arrive

By airplane

  • City of Goiás Airport - With asphalted runway, it holds small and medium-sized aircraft. Small airlines make the airlift between Goiânia (GYN/SBGO) and Cidade de Goiás (without registered IATA/ICAO).

By car

The municipality is located 135 km northwest of Goiania, at the intersection of highways BR-070 and GO-164. Departing from Goiânia, use the state highway GO-070.

In Brasilia, exit by Via Estrutural (BR-070), towards Pirenópolis and Cuiabá. pass by Itaberai and follow BR-070 to Cidade de Goiás. Route 264 km.

By bus

  • City of Goiás Bus Terminal - Telephone: 55 62 3371-1510. Two companies connect Brasília/Goiânia/Cidade de Goiás: Moreira and Viação Goianésia.

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Forget the car, put on comfortable sneakers and walk along the beautiful, tree-lined cobblestone streets paved by slaves. No high heels or flat sandals. Although the city is extremely safe, don't make it easy for the bad guys, don't leave valuables on display in your car and don't show too much.

The use of bicycles is viable, as the city does not have heavy traffic, but it can be tiring due to the fact that the city's terrain is rugged, with some slopes.

Taxi Cooperatives of the City of Goiás

  • Taxi stop Santos Dumont - Tel.: 55 62 3371-2395.
  • Bus Taxi Point - Tel.: 55 62 3371-2017.
  • Taxi Stop Bus Station - Tel.: 55 62 3371-1030.

Look

  • Streets of the City of Goiás
  • Red River - River that rises in the top of Serra Dourada, was the main source of gold in the 18th century. It is called that way because, at dusk, its waters turn a bloody color due to the red colored stones in the riverbed.
  • Sculptures of Veiga Valle - Veiga Valle's sculptures refer to the Baroque style and have gold ornaments, many of them are exhibited at the Museu da Boa Morte.

museums

  • Cora Coralina's House - Rua D. Cândido (Rua dos Mercadores), nº 20. The home of the famous sweets and poetess who died at over 100 years of age. The site has become a museum open to visitation listed by IPHAN. In this house, you can get to know the daily life of ancient times and what colonial mansions were like.
  • Flag Museum - Praça Brasil Caiado, s/nº. The city's first prison, built in the mid-18th century, currently serves as a museum. There you will be able to see the cells and the cruel way in which prisoners were kept at that time.
  • Museum of the Good Death - Former Church of Boa Morte, located at the fork in Largo da Boa Morte, holds valuable sculptures by Veiga Valle, a Baroque artist born in Goiás and descendant of the Portuguese royal family.
  • Count of Arches Palace - Castelo Branco Square (Largo do Palácio), s/n°. In baroque and classical style, it was the former palace of the rulers of Goiás, before the capital was transferred to Goiânia. Open to visitors, it has paintings, furniture and personal belongings of the former governors. Every year, on July 25, the acting governor dispatches during that day at the Palace and the City of Goiás relives the times when it was the state capital.
  • Foundry House - Rua Luiz do Couto (Rua da Fundição), nº 1A. With the decay of gold in the 19th century, the house ceased to function in 1822. Today, it is the seat of the Public Ministry in the city, which maintains historical artifacts open to visitation in the building.

monuments

Anhanguera Cross
  • Anhanguera Cross - The cross that founded the Arraial de Sant'Anna, today City of Goiás. Located on Rua da Lapa, opposite the famous Ponte da Lapa.
  • 20th barracks - Located in Praça Brasil Caiado, it was where the people of Goiás joined the Brazilian Army for the Paraguay War. Today it houses the Municipal Archive and the Municipal Department of Culture.
  • tail fountain - Located in Praça Brasil Caiado, in front of the Bandeiras Museum, it is a fountain with gold ornaments and a Baroque style.
  • Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Built in neo-Gothic style, inspired by the Catholic cathedrals in Europe, it is the main church in the city and its tower is so high that it can be seen from various points of the city.
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  • St. Francis Church
  • Church of Santa Barbara

Green areas

  • Bandstand Square - Place where the rulers and colonels held speeches and rallies. Since 1952, an ice cream shop has been operating on the lower floor of the Bandstand.
  • Source of Carioca - Located in Largo da Carioca, it is the first source of water found in the city, it is surrounded by a leisure complex very popular with residents and tourists.
  • big waterfall

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Events

  • Street Carnival of the City of Goiás
  • Bonfire Procession - The procession stages the arrest of Jesus Christ. On Good Wednesday, the city lights go out, and the farricocos appear with torches. You farricocos they represent Pontius Pilate's guards. Unique in the world, it is a secular tradition.
  • FICA - International Environmental Film and Video Festival - Held annually in June, the festival brings together the best feature films and short films with the objective of environmental preservation and encouragement of Brazilian cinema. It receives many tourists who declare themselves "cinephiles", that is, movie lovers.
  • Arts Festival of the City of Goiás - Held annually, in October.
  • religious festivals - As a city with secular Catholic tradition, the city celebrates the Folia de Reis (from 1st to 6th January), the Festa de Santa Rita (from 10th to 19th May), the Festa de Santana (26th of July), the Feast of the São Sebastião Quarry (September 2), the Feast of Nossa Senhora d'Abadia and Nossa Senhora da Guia (September 8), the Rosary Feast (7 October), the Feast of Nossa Senhora Aparecida (12 September October), the Feast of Santa Barbara (December 4) and the Feast of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (December 8).

Learn

Universities

Buy

There are many craft shops in town where you can buy souvenirs, clay pots, postcards, tourist T-shirts and many other things. The price is very affordable.

  • Municipal market - Located in Praça Zacheu Alves (Largo de São Francisco de Paula), it was built at the end of the 19th century with eclectic architecture. The place brings together craft and gastronomy shops and is a meeting point for locals, making it an excellent place to get to know the city's daily life and taste the delicious Empadão Goiano.

eat and drink

Dining in Goiás is a pleasure, there are many restaurants at your disposal, many very refined. Try the typical dishes of Goiás: Rice with pequi and chicken, patty Goiano, Sun dried meat, Chambaril, Pastelinho de Goiás, between others.

  • Trapiche workshop - Rua do Fogo, nº 16. Variety of homemade pizzas made in a wood-fired oven, excellent wine list. All this in a relaxing, colonial-style atmosphere.
  • Bandstand - An ice cream shop that has been operating under the city's bandstand since 1952.
  • Degust'Fun Pizzeria - Rua Quintino Bocaiúva, s/nº. Very tasty pizza, accompanied by the coldest draft beer in town.
  • Restaurant Poetry - Rua Sebastião Fleury Curado, s/nº. Traditional and tasty typical food from Goiás and fine à la carte dishes.
  • Hotel Vila Boa - Morro Chapéu de Padre, s/nº. It mixes typical food from Goiás with contemporary à la carte dishes. Environment with direct contact with nature.
  • Cerrado coffee - Rua Sebastião Fleury Curado, s/nº. The best breads and delicacies are in this snack bar.
  • brazier restaurant - Praça Brasil Caiado, nº 03. It works in a typical colonial house, serves typical Goiás food in the wood stove. The salad bar is quite successful, too.
  • Flor de Ipe Restaurant - Praça da Boa Vista, nº 32. It combines several dishes from all over Brazil, but emphasizes the cuisine of Goiás. Serves contemporary à la carte dishes, too. The wine list is complete.
  • Dali Sabor & Arte Restaurant - Rua 13 de Maio, nº 26. It serves various à la carte dishes and the famous Empadão Goiano, an icon of Goiás cuisine.
  • Goiás.com Restaurant - Praça de Tasso Camargo, nº 19. It serves Goiás and contemporary cuisine. It uses fine herbs and spices in its seasoning. The atmosphere is very refined.

sleep

  • Pousada do Ipe - Telephone: 55 62 3371 2065. The restaurant is also very good.
  • Pousada Dona Sinhá - Telephone 55 62 3371 1667 - The only rural inn in the city, 700 meters from the historic centre, historic house over 160 years old, horseback riding and much more.
  • Hotel Casa da Ponte - Rua Moretti Foggia, s/nº. Telephone: 55 62 3371 4467 - Located in the Historic Center, in front of Casa da Cora Coralina. The breakfast is very complete, with delicacies from the Goiás cuisine.
  • Hotel Serrano - Avenida Dr. Deusdete F. de Moura, s/nº. Fifteen double or triple apartments with ceiling fan or air conditioning, TV and Minibar. Good cost-benefit. Telephone: 55 62 3371 1825.
  • Hotel Vila Boa - Morro Chapéu de Padre, s/nº. It has 29 apartments and 4 luxury suites. All of them equipped with TV, air conditioning and minibar. The hotel also has an excellent restaurant and an auditorium. Telephone: 55 62 3371 1000.
  • Manduzanzan Farm Hotel - Highway Mun. Goiás-Assentamento do Mosquito, km 6. 12 chalets with 2 apartments per unit (minibar, air conditioning, living room and TV) and 10 luxury apartments (minibar, air conditioning and TV). Excellent breakfast, trails and fishing lake available to guests. Telephone: 55 62 9982 3373.

Safety

The City of Goiás is a very safe city. However, you should use common sense and be careful when leaving benches, when parking your car, when walking in the streets. Don't show too much. Security is provided by the Municipal Guard and the Military Police of the State of Goiás.

respect

When talking to residents, especially the older ones, avoid using the expression "Goiás Velho" and comparisons with Goiânia. “Goiás Velho” is a term declared to be rejected by the villagers, conveys an appreciation of contempt for the city's historical role, placed in counterpoint to the modern Goiania. The error of gender agreement aggravates the gaffe, due to the metonymy that takes the city of Goiás for the State. State history does not hide the fact that the transfer of the capital generated quite significant economic, political and social impacts here; many houses and public buildings were abandoned, deteriorating. Meanwhile, those who remained in the city were struggling not to let their traditions succumb amid the myth of modernity, whose maximum expression was Goiânia. Upon returning to Goiás in 1956, after more than forty years away from the city, Cora Coralina wrote “O Cantico da Volta”, in which she narrates the moment:

Haughtily he felt the tremendous impact of the change. It did not depopulate or disintegrate with the great expolitation. In its current progress, there is a new sense of adjustment, solidarity and union of those who remained, imposing itself with dignity on the respect and admiration of those who left. There survives here, still and always, the same historical determinism that made live and flourish, within this wall of mountains and surrounded by these living waters, an authentic civilization that, in the darkening of two centuries, was considered a day ripe and ready to be changed, without crumbling, still leaving, for the later ones, strong roots and fertile seeds.

That's Vila Boa. Keep a positive vibe.

Stay in touch

The area code (DDD) is 62. In 2005, telephone numbers were converted from 7 to 8 digits, usually by adding the number 3 to the beginning of telephones. Thus, numbers previously written as 371-0000 became 3371-0000. So if you find a 7-digit number, add the number 3 when dialing. Public telephones are managed by Oi, formerly Brasil Telecom. Most landlines are Hi.

The city is served by the 4 main cell phone operators in the country (Vivo, Oi (formerly BrTcelular), TIM and Claro) through GSM, CDMA and 3G technology, in addition to the service to corporate clients by Nextel through iDEN technology. Most cell phones are of course.

Some public points of the city have Wi-Fi Internet, as well as many restaurants and bars in the city.

The city is served by the Brazilian postal service - Correios.

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