Belo Horizonte Travel Information
Rui Barbosa Square
Praca Rui Barbosa (Praca Da Estacao)
Town Square
Rui Barbosa Square is a square located in the central city of Belo Horizonte. It is best known as Station Square to be located in front of the building of the old station of Central Railway of Brazil, now Museum of Arts and Crafts (MAO). The entrance to the Central Station of the Metro Belo Horizonte is also located in this square. [Edit] History It was the gateway to all the raw material used in building the new capital of Minas Gerais in the late nineteenth century. The city's first public clock was installed in the tower of the original building that housed the Railway Station. The square began to be urbanized in 1904, with English-style gardens. On November 11, 1922, opened the new building in eclectic style, designed by architect Luis Olivieri, to meet the demands of the bustling city and the design of the gardens around the square was changed to a French style. Since the movement of the Direct Elections Now, to this day the square is a space for demonstrations of all social strata. Poets, artists, state and the people are there to expose their ideas, dreams and fantasies. [Edit] Architecture Stand out in the square three sets of marble statues, one representing the four seasons, the other two lions and two tigers and a third set in a source of Nymphs. Across the square, the center of a terrace, there is the Monument to Civilization Mining (Mining Land), the work of Italian sculptor Giulio Starace, opened in 1930, granite plates, bronze, depicting the important facts of history Mining, topped with a statue of a male figure holding a flag, the same metal. They are part of the architectural heritage of the Sawmill Station Square Sousa Pinto, the viaducts of Santa Teresa and the Forest and the MAO. The square has been revitalized in early 2007 as part of the work of the Green Line. Being reconstituted the gardens, which had lost part of the format due to the expansion of Avenue Andradas in year 1960. The marble statue, damaged by vandalism, has been replaced by replicas made of the same resin material. http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pra%C3%A7a_Rui_Barbosa
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Activities near to Rui Barbosa Square
| Alterosa Theater (theater) - The Alterosa Theater is one of the most requested by cultural producers and artists of Belo Horizonte due to its technical resources of light, sound, video, and scenic equipment.It is very comfortable with a capacity of 321 seats and a multipurpose foyer of 165m2.Tickets for events are acquired Alterosa Theatre Theatre box office. The box office is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12h to 19h30. In the days of presentation, the operation... Address: Av. Assis Chateaubriand, 499 - Floresta Belo Horizonte - MG Distance: 0.36km from the Rui Barbosa Square |  |
| Ecologico Da Pampulha Park (park) -
The Ecological Park Promoter Francisco Lins do Rego is on the island of Ressaca, which was formed by the accumulation of sedimentary material deposited over the years in the Pampulha Lagoon. It occupies an area of 300,000 m2, where visitors can practice many sports, playing with children in wooden toys or resting among the trees.
The park is divided into three areas: one for public viewing, another for... Address: Parque Ecológico da Pampulha 7111 - Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais Distance: 0.47km from the Rui Barbosa Square |  |
| Museum of Arts and Crafts (museum) -
The State Heritage listed MAO - Museu de Artes de Ofícios consists of two buildings and an underground gallery, which form the landscape and the Architectural Station Square, is . It houses a collection of some 1,800 pieces of wood, iron, leather and ceramics. Are tools, equipment and clothing used by workers and artisans of centuries in Brazil from 18 to 20, gathered over 50 years by Flavio Gutierrez in a collection ... Address: Museu de artes e oficios Praça Rui Barbosa - Belo Horizonte Distance: 0.47km from the Rui Barbosa Square |  |
Restaurants near to Rui Barbosa Square
| JequitiBar is a Southeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Rui Barbosa Square and can be found at Av. Assis Chateaubriand, 577 |
| Top Bar is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Rui Barbosa Square and can be found at Rua Tamoios, 200 |
| Café Palhares is a Southeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Rui Barbosa Square and can be found at Rua Tupinambás, 638 |
| Pop & Kid is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Rui Barbosa Square and can be found at Rua Rio de Janeiro, 661 |
Hotels near to Rui Barbosa Square
Hotel Esplanada Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Belo Horizonte City Center, Hotel Esplanada promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Facilities like bar/pub, pets allowed, business center, elevator, 24hr room service are readily available for you to enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with ha... |
Amazonas Palace Hotel Stop at Amazonas Palace Hotel to discover the wonders of Belo Horizonte. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. All the necessary facilities, including meeting facilities, laundry service/dry cleaning, business center, 24hr room service, room service, are at hand. Relax in your comfortable guestroom, featuring mini bar, shower, sate... |
| Hotel Majestyc Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Belo Horizonte City Center, Hotel Majestyc promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. 24hr room service, room service, business center are there for guest's enjoyment. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recre... |
| Hotel Rio Jordao Located in Belo Horizonte City Center, Hotel Rio Jordao is a perfect starting point from which to explore Belo Horizonte. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. To be found at the hotel are 24hr room service, business center, elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning. Designed for comfort, guestrooms offer daily newspaper, satellite/cabl... |