Belo Horizonte Central Area — the Heart of the City

n the central region of Belo Horizonte, there are some architectural treasures from the beginning of the city, such as the Liberty Palace, former headquarter of State Government.

Release time : 2018-03-23 11:06:39

source : Belo Horizonte Press Office

The Liberty Palace (Source: Belo Horizonte Press Office)

In the central region of Belo Horizonte, there are some architectural treasures from the beginning of the city, such as the Liberty Palace, former headquarter of State Government. In 2010, the historic buildings of the Secretaries of State became part of the Circuito Liberdade, around Liberty Square, considered the largest cultural circuit in Brazil. Plural venue, connects people and promotes interaction with historical and artistic collections, museums, cultural centers, library, planetarium, spaces for workshops, coffee shops, restaurants and shops.

(Source: Belo Horizonte Press Office)

Afonso Pena Avenue is one of the symbols of the capital of Minas Gerais and interconnects natural and cultural attractions. Crafts are another highlight. The richness and originality of the pieces can be seen at the Centro de Artesanato Mineiro (handcraft center) and the Feira de Artesanato da Afonso Pena, the largest art and crafts open air fair in Latin America.

More to visit:

Arquivo Público Mineiro

Address: Av. João Pinheiro 372, Centro.

Phone: +55 (31) 3269-1167.

Biblioteca Pública Estadual Prof. Luiz de Bessa

Address: Praça da Liberdade 21, Funcionários.

Phones: +55 (31) 3269-1166 e 3213-0812.

Casa Fiat de Cultura

Address: Praça da Liberdade 10, Funcionários.

Phone: +55 (31) 3289-8900.

Centro de Arte Popular CEMIG

Address: Rua Gonçalves Dias 1.608, Lourdes.

Phone: +55 (31) 3222-3231.

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte (CCBB BH)

Address: Praça da Liberdade 450, Funcionários

Phone: +55 (31) 3431-9400.

Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG

Address: Praça da Liberdade s/n° - Funcionários.

Phones: +55 (31) 3409-8350 e 3272-9584.

Memorial Minas Gerais Vale

Address: Praça da Liberdade s/nº, Funcionários.

Phone: +55 (31) 3343-7317.

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