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Belo Horizonte
3-Hour Tour through Literature in Belo Horizonte
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryCultural Tours, DSA non-compliant
Overview
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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What's included
Guided tour through literature - and with the participation of a writer from Belo Horizonte
Itinerary
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.
We'll talk about the first streets of Belo Horizonte, the planned capital, and how the current Avenida Jou00e3o 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, Anu00edbal Machado and Afonso Arinos.nnWe will not enter the museum, we will only be in the entrance hall.
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.
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.
We arrive at the cultural axis of BH in the 1920s. We will talk about the famous verse by Ru00f4mulo 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.
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.
Stop in front of Parque Municipal, to tell more stories about BH and the bohemia of the 1920s.
Passing through the Viaduct of Santa Teresa, traditional route by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, and ending at the viewpoint on Rua Sapucau00ed.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.