3-Hour Tour through Literature in Belo Horizonte

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.

30 min

We'll talk about the first streets of Belo Horizonte, the planned capital, and how the current Avenida João 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, Aníbal Machado and Afonso Arinos. We will not enter the museum, we will only be in the entrance hall.

20 min

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.

40 min

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.

10 min

We arrive at the cultural axis of BH in the 1920s. We will talk about the famous verse by Rômulo 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.

10 min