Bichinho Historic Center, Prados

Vitoriano Veloso, also known as Bichinho, is a village in the Brazilian municipality of Prados, in the interior of the state of Minas Gerais. It is located about 9 km from the town center.

Bichinho is well known for its historical importance, and the settlement of the place began with the search for gold during the 18th century. During this period the first buildings appeared, many of which still exist and preserve the original architectural style. The Nossa Senhora da Penha Church, whose construction started in 1732 and was finished in 1771, is one of the main attractions. The handicrafts of furniture, canvas, embroidery, crochet, carpets, sculptures and ornaments are also very present.

The name of the village is a tribute to Vitoriano Gonçalves Veloso, a black man who was born and lived in the region and worked as a tailor after being a freed slave, having been one of the participants of the Inconfidência Mineira. Initially the area belonged to the city of Tiradentes, but in 1938 its territory was annexed to Prados. It is part of the Inconfidentes Trail and the Estrada Real.