Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte

Name: Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes
Address: R. da Bahia, 1596, Belo Horizonte, 30160-011, Brazil
Telephone: +55 31 3213-4656

#11 among attractions in Belo Horizonte

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Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte

Facts and practical information

The Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, also known as the Basilica of Belo Horizonte, is a Catholic church built in a predominantly neo-Gothic style, which is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Its construction was completed around 1923. The author of the project was Manoel Tunes, and the works were made by Antonio Gonçalves Gravatá. In 1958 he was elevated to Basilica by decision of Pope Pius XII. ()

Local name: Basílica de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 19°55'43"S, 43°56'20"W

Address

R. da Bahia, 1596Centro-Sul (Lourdes)Belo Horizonte 30160-011 Brazil

Contact

+55 31 3213-4656

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes open?

Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes is open:

Monday 8 am - 12 am
Tuesday 8 am - 12 am
Wednesday 8 am - 12 am
Thursday 8 am - 12 am
Friday 8 am - 12 am
Saturday 8 am - 12 am
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes?

Nearby attractions include Museu Mineiro, Belo Horizonte (4 min walk), Centro de Arte Popular - Cemig, Belo Horizonte (4 min walk), Museu da Imagem e do Som, Belo Horizonte (4 min walk), Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte (5 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes:

Bus

Conexão Aeroporto (4 min walk)
Intermunicipais (18 min walk)

Train

Belo Horizonte (23 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)
Lagoinha • Lines: 1 (29 min walk)