3-Hour Tour through Literature in Belo Horizonte

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Stop at Praça da Liberdade, to tell remarkable stories and myths of the capital of Minas Gerais and its writers. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A trip back in time to the Belo Horizonte of the past.

In a light 3-hour tour, we'll walk through Belo Horizonte's past portrayed by writers such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Henriqueta Lisboa, Pedro Nava and Mário de Andrade.

We meet at the Church of Boa Viagem. So, we took a ride on the writings of centenary poets and chroniclers to show the Belo Horizonte lived by them, which today only exists in these records.

We will tell picturesque stories of a BH built on the rubble of a city over 200 years old, which was erased from the map in the name of modernity.

We are going to retrace the steps of important political and artistic personalities of the last century, comparing poetry, short stories, curious stories and historical images with today's scenarios.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese
Operated by: Boemia e literatura na Belo Horizonte dos anos 1920

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–15 years) · Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour through literature - and with the participation of a writer from Belo Horizonte

Itinerary

Santuario Nossa Senhora Boa Viagem

30 min

We will tell the story of the foundation of Belo Horizonte, in 1701, and why a city in the middle of the hinterland has the protection of the patron saint of sailors and travelers. We will learn about the history of the ancient village of Curral del Rei and a cemetery that has been forgotten by time. Afterwards, we will visit the interior of the temple.
Mineiro Museum

20 min

We'll talk about the first streets of Belo Horizonte, the planned capital, and how the current Avenida João Pinheiro was a fundamental part of the city. We will talk about several historic mansions on the avenue and also the lives of writers who passed through Belo Horizonte, such as Fernando Sabino, Carlos Drummond, Aníbal Machado and Afonso Arinos.

We will not enter the museum, we will only be in the entrance hall.
Praca da Liberdade

40 min

Pause to talk about the opening party of BH, in 1897, and also about various myths, legends and curious stories of the city, told through the writers who lived here.
Basilica Nossa Senhora de Lourdes

10 min

Stop to talk about the importance of Rua da Bahia for Belo Horizonte and tell stories of Fernando Sabino's youth, who lived in that region.
Inima de Paula Museum

10 min

We arrive at the cultural axis of BH in the 1920s. We will talk about the famous verse by Rômulo Paes. And also the memoirs of Pedro Nava and the many writers who lived and worked in this region. We will not enter the museum, we will only be at the front.
Museu Da Moda

10 min

Time to talk about Maletta, an icon of BH's culture, and the Fashion Museum, which was the city's Deliberative Council. We will not enter the buildings.
Americo Renee Giannetti Municipal Park

10 min

Stop in front of Parque Municipal, to tell more stories about BH and the bohemia of the 1920s.
Santa Teresa Viaduct

30 min

Passing through the Viaduct of Santa Teresa, traditional route by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, and ending at the viewpoint on Rua Sapucaí.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet at the entrance to the Church, which is located between Sergipe and Alagoas streets.

End point

We'll end up on Rua Sapucaí, close to the Salumeria Central restaurant.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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