Uncovering Centro, Belo Horizonte’s Historic Heart, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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Uncovering Centro, Belo Horizonte’s Historic Heart

Uncovering Centro, Belo Horizonte’s Historic Heart, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

While the Centro-Sul presents Belo Horizonte from a cultural perspective, and one that is occasionally upscale in its appearance, the Centro region is its historic heart. It is one where you can observe the locals from all walks of life going by their daily lives.

Originally a village known as Arraial de Nossa Senhora do Curral del Rey, it was made the new capital of the Minas Gerais state in the year of 1893. Designed by engineer Aarāo Reis with ambitious vision to elevate this village into a major commercial center within a short time, the Centro region is one that should not be missed while you are in the state of Minas Gerais!

This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Without further ado…

Opened in the year of 1960, Mercado Novo may be relatively young in age, but it packs a punch in impression. Inside the municipal market, you can find plenty of contemporary dining and hangout spaces with atmospheric vibes that are perfectly designed to grace your Instagram stories. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Uncovering Centro, Belo Horizonte’s Historic Heart
Guide Location: Brazil » Belo Horizonte
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Mercado Novo
  • Praça Raul Soares
  • Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte
  • Praça Prof. Alberto Deodato
  • Inimá de Paula Museum
  • Praça Afonso Arinos
  • Avenida Afonso Pena
  • UFMG Music Conservatory
  • Palácio das Artes
  • Palace of Justice
  • Américo Renné Giannetti City Park
  • City Hall Belo Horizonte
  • Santuário São José
  • Praça Sete de Setembro
  • Cine Theatro Brazil Vallourec
  • Praça Rui Barbosa
  • Praça da Estação
  • Serraria Souza Pinto