OURO PRETO
Founded in the early eighteenth century, Ouro Preto is a masterpiece of colonial Brazilian architecture and art. In fact, UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. |
MARIANA
Seat of the first capital and diocese of Minas, Mariana maintains a distinctive eighteenth-century aura as reflected in its architecture, streetscapes, monuments and leisurely pace of life. |
CONGONHAS
Baroque tour-de-force, the sculptures of Aleijadinho which decorate the Sanctuary of Good Jesus of Matozinhos express the passion and piety of this great artist at the peak of his humanism and creativity. |
SÃO JOÃO DEL REY
A visit to São João del Rei is a must. Here the religious traditions of colonial times live on in the churches, processions and habits of the faithful. |
TIRADENTES Comfort, sophistication and style make Tiradentes one of the most alluring towns in Minas. Its shops are inviting, the craftworks of the finest quality, the inns and restaurants enchanting. All very romantic. |
SABARÁ Sabará is particularly rich in architectural and ornamental forms which trace the evolution of religious art in Minas. The Mother Church of Our Lady of Conception and the Chapel of Our Lady of Ó are spectacular examples of the baroque influence in the colonial period. |
DIAMANTINA A truly singular place. Diamantina’s evenings are punctuated by the sounds of serenades, classical and baroque music. |
INHOTIM
Located in Brumadinho – 60km from Belo Horizonte, Inhotim occupies an area of 87 acres of beautiful gardens – a part created by renowned landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx – a comprehensive living library of tropical plant species, in addition to a remarkable collection of contemporary art. |
BELO HORIZONTE
It was the first Brazilian city to be built (1897) upon an urban plan. |