Arts and Crafts Museum
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Located in the remarkable old train station building, the Arts and Crafts Museum (MAO) is a tribute to work and to Brazilian workers. Founded in 2005, its collection tells a beautiful story with objects dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Since the opening, a donation policy was established, and new items have been added to the collection.
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Pampulha Lagoon
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Citizens of Belo Horizonte pride themselves to have the stunning Pampulha Lagoon, another magnificent project conceived by the renowned brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. To increase the beauty of the place, the architect added to his ambitious plan some superb buildings along the banks of the lagoon.
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Liberty Square
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It is one of the most symbolic places in the city. Almost as old as Belo Horizonte, the Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square) synthesizes architecture, landscaping, history and quality of life. Until 2010, the square housed the political activity in the city. Today, it hosts a cultural complex formed by museums, a library, and a planetarium.
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Municipal Park
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Right in the heart of downtown emerges a delightful green area with 182.000 m²: the Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park – or just Municipal Park. Founded on september 26th, 1897, its original project, designed in english romantic style, was signed by the french architect Paul Villon. In 1992, the park was restored by a mining company.
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Palácio das Artes
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Located in the central park of the city, this Cultural Institute is where you can do and see many different things and most of them for free! There you can find a huge theater (and also a small one), a movie theater, a cafe, art galleries, a book store and a souvenir shop. Besides all of that its building is a great example of modern architecture.
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Minas Gerais Memorial - Vale
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We natives pride ourselves of having an extraordinary cultural and historical heritage. The Minas Gerais Memorial – also called Experience Museum – exhibits the aura of this patrimony very well. Its building (stunning, by the way!) dates form 1897, erected in the exact place where the Belo Horizonte's cornerstone was set.
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Zona Last
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Well, you'll listen to the best of 90s pop and rock music. If you're up to meet brazilian culture, you should look for Kelly Key, there you will find some of her. You may not find things to eat, first time I was there my friend described the food as "weirdo", and I agree. But there's beer for great price and nice people dancing on the street
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Hippie Fair
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Belo Horizonte has no beach, but its citizens are proud to have the biggest craft market in Latin America, a true sea of crafts. On Sunday mornings, the vehicles traffic on part of the Afonso Pena Avenue is interrupted, giving place to almost 2.200 craft stalls, attending around 80.000 visitors.
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Pope's Square
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On July 1st, 1980, the Pope John Paul II prayed for two million people at the Israel Pinheiro Square, popularly called “Praça do Papa” (Pope's Square) after the beloved Pontiff. Since then, this huge open air space became one of the citizens' favorite place to enjoy sunny days and breathtaking views.
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New Market
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Located in downtown, the Mercado Novo (New Market) is the epitome of Belo Horizonte tradition. In the old days, we citizens used to go there to buy food, domestic utensils, old books, print stuff. Today, we are still doing it, but having a lot more fun.
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Popular Art Center (CAP)
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The Popular Art Center (CAP) is a space for disclosure and appreciation of the popular art from all over the State of Minas Gerais. Its main building dates from 1920 and follows the characteristics of eclecticism. Constructed initially for residential use, it was also the headquarters of the former San Tarcisio Hospital.
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Minas Gerais Museum (Museu Mineiro)
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The Minas Gerais Museum (Museu Mineiro, in portuguese) is one of the most representative museums in the state. It showcases a collection constituted in distinct periods of the formation of Minas Gerais, preserving, researching and disseminating the records of the local culture.
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Our Lady of Good Voyage Cathedral
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Erected in 1932, this temple was consacrated to the Our Lady of Good Voyage. In 1709, the portuguese Francisco del Rey arrived in Belo Horizonte, bringing with him a statue of that saint, patroness of the portuguese navigators. He settled down. To honor and protect the image, he built a small temple, later demolished to erect the current church.
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Grande Hotel Ronaldo Fraga
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Excelling in aesthetics and sustainability and working for the dissemination of the national culture, Ronaldo Fraga integrates the select group of fashion icons in Brazil as the most outstanding stylist of the State of Minas Gerais. His creations can be found at his “hotel”, a place for clothes, culture and ideas.
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Mines and Metal Museum
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The prosperity of the State of Minas Gerais is mainly due to the abundance of metals in its territory. Through a beautiful exhibition, the Mines and Metal Museum shows the history of the the metal economic activity, highlighting the relationship of history and cultural expressions of the state with the richness of its mines and natural resources.
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