Things to Do in Contagem

There are 18 attractions in Contagem. Pelourinho do Poder is the most popular.

1

Pelourinho do Poder

Historical Site

2

Inhotim

Immersive contemporary art park combining galleries and gardens

Museum

3

Mineirão

Major Belo Horizonte stadium hosting football and concerts

Stadium

4

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

Colonial church in Minas Gerais with Baroque sculpture

Church

5

Praça da Liberdade

Belo Horizonte civic square featuring museums and palaces

Square

6

Praça Diogo de Vasconcelos

Public square in Minas Gerais featuring local gatherings.

Plaza

7

Serra do Gandarela National Park

Minas Gerais park protecting Atlantic Forest and cave systems

National Park

8

Praça Sete de Setembro

Central Belo Horizonte square and transport hub

Plaza

9

Praça Rui Barbosa

Public square in Belo Horizonte with central fountain

Square

10

Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park

Large urban park in Belo Horizonte with gardens

Park

11

Mangabeiras Park

City park in Belo Horizonte with panoramic viewpoints

Park

12

Conservatório UFMG

University music conservatory at Federal University of Minas Gerais

Theater

13

Cívica Square

Public civic square in Minas Gerais

Square

14

Floriano Peixoto square (Belo Horizonte)

Public square named for President Floriano Peixoto

Square

15

History of the Inquisition Museum

Museum documenting inquisition history and local artifacts

Museum

16

Marcelo Goes Menicucci square

Urban square in Minas Gerais named for local figure

Square

17

Praça da Bandeira

City square often hosting civic events

Square

18

Pampulha Modern Ensemble

Modernist architectural complex around Pampulha lagoon

Historical Site