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Must do and see in Belo Horizonte

Some argue that this is a city that offers the best quality of life in the whole Latin America.Belo Horizonte te is far from the urban chaos that reigns in Rio and Sao Paulo. Several masterpieces of modern architecture designed by Oscar Niemeyer, make this city an elegant and powerful at first glance.

1. Igreja Sao Francisco de Assis

Igreja Sao Francisco de Assis

Igreja Sao Francisco de Assis is a small church which is located south of the Pampulha lake. With an extraordinary building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and sea views this church gives an impression of peace and calmness.

3. Belo Horizonte Mercado Central

Belo Horizonte Mercado Central

Mercado Central is situated in a building from the year 1929 and represents a huge shopping mall where you can find everything but literally everything! Great place for shopping and lunch in pleasant surroundings.

5. River Sao Francisco Aquarium

River Sao Francisco Aquarium

Huge aquarium in Belo Horizonte offers an overview of the various species of fish from the river Sao Francisco, which belongs to the largest river basin in Brazil. You can see small and large fish, including şurub, fish weighed over 30 kg, Dourado, fish weighed over 10 kg , and the famous piranha, which are known for their wild nature.

2. Belo Horizonte Museum of Arts and Industry

Belo Horizonte Museum of Arts and Industry

Museum of Arts and Industry opened in the 2006, and it is the first of its kind in Brazil. The museum is placed in place of "Estação ferroviario" elegant railway station, which is still in use. The museum offers a fantastic insight into the development of the industry over the centuries. A modern look that is designed by Frenchman Pierre - Yves Catel shows collections of tools, their advantages and techniques employed by the 18 - 20 of age of goldsmiths, ceramics and woodwork.

4. Praça da Liberdade

Praça da Liberdade

The Praça da Liberdade is a small park in the center of town, great gardens and fountains make this extraordinary park for a relaxing walk. On the south side of the park, in accordance with the double row of palm trees, is the seat of government of the state of Minas Gerais. Decoration of buildings reminiscent of the French building "Second Empire".

Most travelers just passing through this place, but if you decide to stay will be surprised by the energy and food in this town. The city is known for its brilliant nightlife and soccer.

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