Minas Gerais
The state of Minas Gerais, in southeastern Brazil, is the country’s storehouse
of mineral richess and the second most populous. Belo Horizonte
is the state capital and the largest city.
The state gathers important artistic and architectural heritage, preserved in sites of international fame such as Ouro Preto, Diamantina and São João del Rei, which are part of the Estrada Real (Royal Road) complex. More: History of Brazil ►
Aerial view of Belo Horizonte.
The historical city of Ouro Preto (Black Gold), the old capital of Minas Gerais.
Churches at the historic center of Mariana.
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In Brazil
Praça da Liberdade in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the state of Minas Gerais.
Below, church of São Francisco de Assis, in Belo Horizonte. Constructed in 1943 with a project by Oscar Niemeyer
Church of São Francisco de Assis, in São João del Rel, Minas Gerais (right). Below Praça da Liberdade (Freedom Square) in Belo Horizonte.
Waterfall at Ibitipoca State Park
Minas Gerais
Cores do Brasil
Min. Turismo
Photo: Prefeitura BH
