Let's dive into the capital of Minas Gerais on this free tour of Belo Horizonte that offers the perfect opportunity to learn about its history and explore its key landmarks.
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Our rendezvous point is the Praça da Liberdade, in front of the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil. Let's get going on this informative free tour of Belo Horizonte.
The initial stop will be the historic CCBB building, where we'll explore its temporary exhibition. Following that, we'll proceed to the Palácio da Liberdade, formerly the official residence of the state governors of Minas Gerais. Keep an ear out, as we'll also share a captivating legend surrounding a curse associated with this palace.
Continuing our journey, we'll persist as we delve deeper into the customs and traditions of the miners. To achieve this, we'll explore the former Ministry of Finance, which now houses the Memorial of Minas Gerais or the Vale Museum. Here, you'll gain insight into the rich history of Minas Gerais and its people through engaging and interactive exhibits. Moreover, the visit will incorporate audio and video materials spanning various eras from the 18th century on.
The next destination on the itinerary will be the Gerdau Museum of Mines and Metals. Here, we'll understand the pivotal role of metals, iron, and steel in this region's history. Additionally, we'll be able to explore various precious and semi-precious stones found in Minas Gerais. To wrap up our tour, we'll make a brief stop at the State Public Library, an expansive structure designed by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
If you'd like, we can also include a visit to the historic Ministry of Transport building, which now hosts the Cemig Museum and the Minas Gerais Energy Company. From there, we'll continue our journey down Rua da Bahia to reach the Basilica of Lourdes, a neo-Gothic masterpiece inaugurated in 1923. Our next stop will be at yet another significant religious site, the Cathedral of Boa Viagem, dedicated to the patron saint of Belo Horizonte.
As we conclude our free tour, we'll explore the Public Archives and the Mineiro Museum, home to an impressive collection of over 3,500 exhibits. Our final stop will be right in front of this museum.
Belo Horizonte private tour
On this free tour, groups larger than six people are not permitted. If you have a larger group, and would like a more exclusive experience, please book a private tour of Belo Horizonte.
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