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10 Instagram spots around Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte mixes city views, landscaped squares and the modernist landmarks of Pampulha. These photo ideas include both the lakefront and the city centre.

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4 of 10 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.

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  1. Igreja São Francisco de Assis
  2. Casa do BaileSourced place
  3. Museu Casa KubitschekSourced place
  4. Praça da LiberdadeApproximate area
  5. Praça do Papa
  6. Mirante do MangabeirasSourced place
  7. Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti
  8. Lagoa da Pampulha
  9. Parque Ecológico da Pampulha
  10. Praça da Estação

Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.

Igreja São Francisco de Assis

This Pampulha church combines a sequence of curved concrete vaults with blue and white tiles. From the exterior, frame the roofline and tiled wall together to show how the artwork and architecture belong to one design.

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Casa do Baile

Casa do Baile stands on an artificial island in Lagoa da Pampulha. From the public lakeside pavement, frame its bridge and curved canopy. For an organised non-commercial shoot on the grounds, request permission at reception on the day.

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Museu Casa Kubitschek

Designed by Niemeyer, this former weekend house has a butterfly roof and a Burle Marx garden. Frame the roof and planting from a garden path. For an organised non-commercial shoot, request an appointment at least two days ahead and permission at reception.

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Praça da Liberdade

The formal gardens of Praça da Liberdade are organised around a central walk lined with tall imperial palms. Stand along the axis and use the palms to draw attention towards the buildings at the end.

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Praça do Papa

Praça do Papa sits above Belo Horizonte and offers a broad view over the city. Include a little of the square in the foreground, then leave space for the skyline to stretch across the frame.

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Mirante do Mangabeiras

The Mirante do Mangabeiras has wooden decks looking out over Belo Horizonte. Use the deck as a foreground edge and place the city beyond it, keeping the viewpoint and panorama in the same photograph.

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Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti

In the city centre, Parque Municipal has a boating lake and an arched wooden bridge leading to Ilha dos Amores. Photograph the bridge with the water around it. Renovation work may affect individual areas.

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Lagoa da Pampulha

A waterside circuit links the modernist buildings around Lagoa da Pampulha. From the public shore, give the water room in the foreground and choose one building across the lake as a clear focal point.

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Parque Ecológico da Pampulha

Parque Ecológico da Pampulha has open lawns, a grove and a lake within its visitor area. Use a path to lead into the greenery and keep the lake visible for a sense of the park’s scale. Commercial shoots require prior permission.

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Praça da Estação

Praça da Estação pairs a historic railway building with an open civic square. Photograph the building that houses the Museu de Artes e Ofícios across the square and include the surrounding space for context.

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