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Time seems to pass slowly in Minas Gerais, a place where baroque and contemporary folk arts coexist. The state is rich in natural beauty, as well as incredible buildings and historic cities that are part of the history of this state that is home to so much art and culture. It doesn't take much to visit the state's historic cities, but it is necessary to plan in advance to get to know the place in more detail.
Sabará: it is just 24km from the capital, Belo Horizonte, a place where you can have greater contact with the works of Aleijadinho, through the churches Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição and Nossa Senhora do Carmo.
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Santa Bárbara: Mestre Athaíde painted the ceiling of the main chapel of the Santo Antonio Church. But what is most impressive about the city are the trails and waterfalls. It is a place that attracts many people interested in ecotourism.
Mariana: the first capital of Minas Gerais, it is the richest city of the Gold Cycle, and is home to works by Aleijadinho and Athaíde. It is also the center of refined art studios.
Ouro Preto: to visit the city you need to stretch your legs a lot, as there are many ups and downs. So, when you get to the city, park your car and face the ups and enjoy the city's landscape.
Brumadinho: the city is 55km from Belo Horizonte and is home to the incredible open-air museum Instituto Inhotim. It houses several works of contemporary art and is an incredible place to visit with the family, due to the climate provided by nature where at every step you can end up coming across a work of art on your way. A visit to the Institute is something very important to do when visiting the city, since it is one of the most important places for the local economy and attracts many visitors.
