Belo Horizonte Cultural Landmark Tour: Exploring Pampulha's Rich Heritage
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Belo Horizonte
Numerous cultural monuments in Belo Horizonte are situated in proximity to the Pampulha Lake. Among these are the Federal University of Minas Gerais, the Mineirao football stadium, the Mineirinho sports arena, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (a creation of Oscar Niemeyer), and the Museum of Modern Art.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pampulha Modern Ensemble - The Modern Complex of Pampulha have some of the first works of Roberto Burle Marx and from the internationally famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer; whose unique architectural feature is based on curved lines inspired by the human body.
- Santuario Arquidiocesano Sao Francisco de Assis - The Church is considered the masterpiece of the architectural complex of Pampulha. The famous architect Oscar Niemeyer was responsible for this piece that was considered, at some point, too scandalous by the local catholic church that di not celebrate a mass in there for 14 years.
- Museu De Arte Da Pampulha - The building was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer to be a casino. Later, it was adapted to host the Art Museum. The Pampulha Art Museum has a collection of over 1.400 pieces of art and it is famous for offering experiences that show a unique dialogue with its architecture and its landscape.
- Estadio Mineirao - The most traditional Football Stadium in Minas Gerais, the Mineirão is home of the Cruzeiro Team. It served as a venue in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It also hosted some matches of the football tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
- We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and Carnival season.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Location
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Lagoa da Pampulha
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lisa_d
Jan 1, 2023
Tour Not as Advertised or Worth the Money - This trip is not as advertised - beware! It’s barely 2 hours (not 4) and the museum isn’t even open. Being able to visit the church depends on the schedule of worship services and is not communicated clearly by the tour company. Even though it says the tour starts at 9am, depending on where (hotel) you have them pick you up, will determine the time and may not be communicated to you unless you ask. The lady giving the tour was nice and informative but it’s definitely not worth the $50 they charge.
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