Belo Horizonte [one day] To become acquainted with all the attractions in Belo Horizonte more than one day is necessary. If you, however, have just one day available, here is an itinerary suggestion for you to have a good idea of the city. Understanding the City Belo Horizonte’s largest differential is that it was planned to be the new capital of Minas Gerais. The planned area is surrounded by the avenida do Contorno (Contorno Avenue). As the decades passed the city has expanded well beyond its limits of the Contorno. Today, there are tourist attractions present in all of the city’s regions. Central Region references, also known as the urban planned area, in other words, the area inside the avenida do Contorno. Principal Avenue: Afonso Pena – 4,5Km Cuts the city from north to south. It begins at the bus station and ends at the praça da Bandeira in the Mangabeiras neighbourhood. Principal Square: praça Sete de Setembro (7th of September Square) – popularly known as “Praça Sete”. It is located at the intersection between the Avenues Amazonas and Afonso Pena. Principal Avenues: Amazonas, Bias Fortes, Olegário Maciel, Augusto de Lima, Brasil, Paraná, Álvares Cabral, Getúlio Vargas, João Pinheiro and Cristovão Colombo. Principal Squares: Sete, da Liberdade, da Savassi, Raul Soares, Afonso Arinos, da Assembléia, da Estação, Tiradentes, Benjamim Guimarães, Rui Barbosa and Rio Branco (Bus station).

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The city streets: The streets of the city honour the states of Brazil. In the central region are the streets named after the southern, southeastern and central-western states, in the Savassi region are the states named after the northeastern states. The streets with names of the northern states are located in the Santa Efigênia neighbourhood. A very important detail: the streets’ sequence follows that found on a map of Brazil. For example, after rua São Paulo comes Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia and it continues in that sense. The streets that honour the states of Paraná and Amazons were given the names of their capitals, Curitiba and Manaus respectively. The streets that cut the streets with the state names in the central region are named after indigenous tribes such as, Tupinambás, Guarani, Tupis, Tamois and others. Those that cut the streets named after the northeastern states make tribute to Brazil’s historic characters, Tomé de Souza, Antônio de Albuquerque, Fernandes Tourinho, Tomás Gonzaga and others. Located in the central region are the neighbourhoods: Centre, Floresta, Barro Preto, Lourdes, Savassi, Funcionários and Santa Efigênia. Located to the north is Pampulha which is the name of both a neighbourhood and a large administrative region that includes many neighbourhoods. Located to the south, which is has the Curral range as its border, are the neighbourhoods of Mangabeiras, Serra, Cruzeiro and Anchieta.

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The Itineraries This itinerary includes visits inside the central, north and south regions of the city and was organized with the Circuito Cultural Praça da Liberdade (Praça da Liberdade’s Cultural Circuit), as its starting point. The praça da Liberdade is a symbol of cultural, historic and political values for those from Belo Horizonte and Minas Gerais. Located in the square are the Palácio da Liberdade, the former State Secretariats, the Niemeyer Building, the former building and the Circuit Visitor Support Centre.

Praça da Liberdade / Photo: Maria Lucia Dornas

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Nowadays, the area is home to the the Circuito Cultural Praça da Liberdade which has made the rescue and preservation of this piece of Minas’ history possible. Espaço UFMG do Conhecimento UFMG Knowledge Space The space is formed by 32 exhibition rooms and 35 attractions. The fifth floor houses the first planetarium in Minas Gerais, from which you can view the heavens from any point on the planet.

Open hours: Tuesdays – Sundays, from 10:00 to 17:00 – free admission Phone: 31 3272-9584 Museu das Minas e do Metal Gerdau Gerdau Metal and Mining Museum Dedicated to the history of the economic, social and cultural development of Minas Gerais. This space houses an important collection about mining and metallurgy, documenting two of the principal economic activities of Minas. Open hours: Tuesdays – Sundays: from 12:00 to 18:00; Thursdays: from 10:00 to 22:00 Phone: 31 3516-7200 Memorial Minas Gerais Vale Minas Gerais Vale Memorial The visitor has the opportunity to interact with illustrious characters, the Baroque towns and large farms, cultural traditions and the day-to-day life of the common citizen, people who, from the 18th Century until today take part in the history and greatness of Minas. Open hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:00 to 17:30, with previous booking. On Thursdays, it remains open until 21:30. Sundays: from 10:00 to 15:30. Phone: 31 3343-7317

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Cultural Center Banco do Brasil The building designed by architect Luiz Signorelli in 1926 operated for decades as the Public Security Bureau. The BH CCBB is among the largest cultural centers of Brazil. The area designated to expositions has 12,000 meters ², a big theater to 270 people, education programs and Cafeteria. Open Hours: Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 to 21:00 Phone: 31 3431-9400

Centro de Arte Popular Cemig Center of Popular Art Cemig The purpose of the Center is to promote the cultural diversity of Minas Gerais, by exhibiting the works of countless artists. The building was built in 1928 by architect Luiz Signorelli in eclectic style.

Opening hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 7pm. Thursdays from 12pm to 9pm. Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 7pm. Phone: 3222-3231 Palácio da Liberdade Liberty Palace In 2013, the Liberty Palace became a museum. The permanent exposition of Palácio da Liberdade – memories and stories -, displayed in 30 rooms, reveals important episodes of our history in an interactive way. Opening Hours: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: from 10:00 to 4:00.

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The following places are also part of the complex: Arquivo Público Mineiro – Mineiro Public Archive

Museu Mineiro – Mineiro Museum

Biblioteca Pública Estadual Luiz de Bessa – Luiz de Bessa Public State Library

Arquivo Público / Museu Mineiro / Photo: Maria Lucia Dornas

After visiting the praça da Liberdade, continue on to the Abílio Barreto Historic Museum in the neighbourhood

Cidade Jardim. It is located about 1.7km away.

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Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto Abílio Barreto Historic Museum Unique construction reminiscent of the former Curral Del Rey. The place used to be the headquarters of the Corrégo do Leitão Farm. The building was inaugurated as a museum in February of 1943. The collection is composed of more than 7,000 exhibits that are either directly or indirectly linked to the memories of the Curral Del Rey and Belo Horizonte. Address: avenida Prudente de Morais, 202 Phone: 31 3277-8573 Open hours: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 to 17:00. Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 to 21:00

After visiting the museum, head over to the praça do Papa (Pope Square) – praça Governador Israel Pinheiro. Distance: 5.5km.

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Praça do Papa – praça Governador Israel Pinheiro Pope Square – Governador Israel Pinheiro Square “What a beautiful horizont…” This is the phrase uttered by Popo John Paul II when, from the high point of the Mangabeiras neighbourhood, came face-to-face with the beautiful view of the city. Located in the south zone of the city, the Mangabeiras neighbourhood is one of Belo Horizonte’s more interesting attractions. It is visited by as many tourists as city dwellers themselves. It is at the foot of the Curral Mountain Range and is very close to the Palácio das Mangabeiras (Mangabeiras Palace is the official residence of the state’s governors). The praça Israel Pinheiro was strategically chosen to be the location of the altar from which the Pope would celebrate mass with the mineiros. Installed at the highest point is a sculpture from the artist Ricardo Carvão Levi, in honour of the Pope’s visit to the city and marking the place in which the altar stood.

This place has an excellent view from a great part of Belo Horizonte.Next to the praça do Papa is the famous rua do Amendoim (Peanut Street).

Rua do Amendoim Peanut Street Considered as “tourist folklore”, the rua do Amendoim, which is a gravity hill, is one of the most visited locations in the city and spikes the curiosity of both tourists and locals. Address: rua Professor Otávio Coelho Magalhães – the official name of the place.

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After this visit, go down the avenida Agulhas Negras and continue via the avenida Afonso Pena to become

acquainted with the Pampulha neighbourhood.

On the way down the avenida Afonso Pena observe:

Praça Tiradentes (Tiradentes Square) – monument to Tiradentes – number 2.149

Palácio das Artes (Arts Palace) – number 1537

Parque Municipal (Municipal Park) – directly after the Palácio das Artes

Igreja São José (São José Church) – number 941

Praça Sete – number 737

Upon reaching the beginning of the avenida Afonso Pena, follow the signs that indicate the avenida Antônio Carlos and

Pampulha.

From this point, it is about 12km until the Pampulha neighbourhood.

Ig. São José / Palácio das Artes / Parque Municipal / Photo: Maria Lucia Dornas

Pampulha In Pampulha the visitor meets one of the most beautiful and pleasant places in the city; the Pampulha Tourist Complex. There, around the famous lake, are: the Museu de Arte da Pampulha (Pampulha Art Museum), the Igreja São Francisco de Assis (Saint Francis of Assisi Church), the Casa do Baile (The Ball House), the Iate Tênis Clube (Tennis Yacht Club), the Fundação Zoo-Botânica (Zoo-botanical Foundation), the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium) – Mineirão and the Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond (Jornalista Felipe Drummond Stadium) – Mineirinho. We suggest, from this list, visits to the Museu de Arte da Pampulha and to the Igreja São Francisco de Assis. Follow until the end of the avenida Antônio Carlos, continue along the avenida Pedro I, Barragem da Pampulha and follow the signs to avenida Portugal and the Museu de Arte. Museu de Arte da Pampulha Pampulha Art Museum Designed to be a casino, the building is today an art museum. It is one of the principal references of Niemeyer’s modern architecture in Belo Horizonte. Address: avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 16.585 - Phone: 31 3277-7996 / 3277-7946 Open hours: Tuesdays – Sundays from 9:00 to 19:00

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To arrive at the Igreja São Francisco de Assis you only have to continue along the avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima in the direction of the avenida

Antônio Carlos. Igreja São Francisco de Assis Saint Francis of Assisi Church This church is a great icon of Belo Horizonte. Wherever its image appears, one automatically knows that the state Capital or Minas Gerais is the topic. Oscar Niemeyer architecture, Cândido Portinari paintings, Alfredo Ceschiatti sculptures. Address: avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 3.000 31 3427-1644 Open hours:Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 to 17:00. Mass: Sundays – 9:30. Sundays: 9:00 to 14:00. Mass: Sundays at 9:30

Ig. São Francisco de Assis – Photo: Maria Lucia Dornas

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Map: Edison Vilela

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Photos: Maria Lucia Dornas e Divanildo

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How to get to Belo Horizonte on land: From Brasília: 740 km BR-040 (Federal Highway) From Rio de Janeiro: 435 km BR-040 (Federal Highway) From São Paulo - 586 Km BR-381 – Fernão Dias (Federal Highway) From Vitória: 540Km BR-262 / BR-381 or by train - daily trains

Gastronomy Belo Horizonte possesses a good number of restaurants specialized in culinary dishes from Minas Gerais. Simply choose one and bon appétit! The city is considered to be the Brazilian capital of bars. The large number of bars motivated the creation of famous events in the city – the Comida di Buteco and Botecar. The competition elects the best finger food and thus enriches and guarantees wonderful moments for those who participate. As Comidas de Boteco Creative finger foods emerge every year, all you have to do is choose a bar that is participating. All year round, it is possible to taste the finger food of the current year and of those in years gone by. Feijão Tropeiro Beans mixed with cassava flour and bacon. It is accompanied by sausage and/or pork and egg. It is served with rice and strung kale. Tutu de Feijão Blended beans thickened with cassava flour. It is accompanied by sausage and/or pork and boiled eggs. It is served with rice and strung kale. Frango com quiabo Stewed chicken with diced okra. Served with rice and polenta. Frango ao molho pardo Chicken in a sauce prepared with the chicken’s own blood. It is served with rice and polenta. Frango com Ora-pro-nobis The leaf cactus gives a special flavour to stewed chicken. It is one of the most valued dishes in the central region of Minas Gerais. Galinhada Typical from the the west of Minas, this complete meal does away with accompaniments. Doce de leite Cream-like or in chopped pieces. There is nothing more mineiro than a good doce de leite. Goiabada com Queijo The Famous Romeo and Juliet (guava cheese and cheese) – a perfect marriage – is one of the most famous desserts of Minas Gerais. Ambrosia Considered to be the oldest candy in Minas Gerais.

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Shopping In many specialized stores you can get to know and also buy some of the various regional handicrafts from several places in the state. Cachaças, candy, cheeses, handicraft can all be found at the Mercado Central (Central Market). Belo Horizonte possesses a strong and diverse commercial sector. There are six large shopping centres that attend to all consumer desires. Showrooms and many men, women and children clothing stores are located in the neighbourhood Barro Preto. Every Sunday, there is the Feira de Arte e Artesanato da Afonso Pena (Afonso Pena Arts and Handicraft Fair ) that includes about 3 thousand expositors.

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Principal events: Campanha de Popularização do Teatro e da Dança – January until Carnival Expocachaça – last week of May to the first week of June Festival Internacional de Bonecos - June Unilar - June Comida di Buteco – second half of May to the second half of June Arraial de Belô – June and July Festival Internacional de Teatro de Palco e Rua - August Feira Nacional de Artesanato - November Volta Internacional da Pampulha – first week of December

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General Information Belotur rua Aimorés – 6th floor - Funcionários Phone: 31 3277-9754 / 3277-9797 Sindicato dos Guias de Turismo de Minas Gerais Minas Gerais Tour Guide Syndicate avenida Afonso Pena, room 526, 1.207 – Centro Phone: 31 3272-7409 Estação Rodoviária Bus Station praça Rio Branco - Centro Phone: 31 3271-3000 Estação Ferroviária Railroad Station praça da Estação - Centro Phone: 31 3273-5976 / 3279-4366 Aeroporto de Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte Airport praça Bagatelle, 204 - Pampulha Phone: 31 3490-2001 Aeroporto Internacional de Confins Confins International Airport MG-010 – Confins Phone: 31 3689-2701 / 36892702

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Tip!!! To complete information about the monuments and touristic services, consult the page of Belo

Horizonte at descubraminas.com.

In confirming the open days and hours of the attractions