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.

Opened in 1936, this public square was named in honour of Raul Soares de Moura, a former governor of Minas Gerais. Designed by Érico de Paula employing stone surfaces, the square is very geometrically picturesque, being situated at the confluence of four major avenues. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).