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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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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Inimá de Paula Museum
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Born in the State of Minas Gerais, Inimá de Paula, our great fauvist, is one of the most celebrated brazilian artists. With an admirable aesthetic, highly elaborated and structured, he depicted urban landscapes by means of rich brushstrokes and a fascinating color palette.
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Casa do Baile (Dance House)
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Inaugurated in 1943 to house a restaurant and a dance floor, this Oscar Niemeyer's masterpiece is one of the city's postcard. The place was closed in 1948 due to the lack of regulars, being used for commercial purposes since then. In 2002, after a restauration leaded by Niemeyer himself, the building was reopened, and today it hosts several events.
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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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September 7th Square (Praça 7)
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Commonly called "Praça 7" (7 Square), the September 7th Square is one the busiests places in Belo Horizonte, located at the intersection of the Afonso Pena and Amazonas avenues, marked by the famous obelisk affectionately called "lollipop" (Pirulito, in portuguese) by the citizens.
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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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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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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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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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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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Acaiaca Building
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This 130 meters high building adorns the city center like nothing else! Designed in 1943 by the architect Luiz Pinto Coelho and inaugurated in 1947, its art déco façade exhibits two superb sculptures depicting gargoyles in honor to the Acaiaca tribe. According to the legend, the two frowns empower and strengthen the tribe.
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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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Esplanada do Mineirão
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Locals go nuts with so much outdoor space to jog, walk their pets and ride on roller skates, skateboardings, bikes, scooters and hoverboards, sorrounded by the iconic Mineirão Stadium and provided with some bars and sports shops.
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Diamond Mall - Avenida Olegário Maciel - Lourdes, Belo Horizonte - State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Small, but fashionable enough
Diamond Mall - Avenida Olegário Maciel - Lourdes, Belo Horizonte - State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
The Diamond Mall is one of the main shopping centers in Belo Horizonte. Despite of its small space, it offers high quality products, notably high-end clothes. Chocolateries, jewelry, cosmetic shops, book shops etc. complement the elegant atmosphere of this whimsical mall.
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