Contagem, Belo Horizonte

#13 among attractions in Belo Horizonte

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Contagem is a city in the center of the state of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. It is only 21 kilometres from the capital, Belo Horizonte, and forms part of a metropolitan area with a population of 4.8 million. ()

Alternative names: Area: 75.39 mi²Coordinates: 19°55'55"S, 44°3'14"W

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Contagem – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mineirão, Igreja de São Francisco de Assis, Mineirinho, Casa Kubitschek.

7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
180 min walk • The Mineirão, officially known as Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, stands as an iconic sport venue in the bustling city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This grand stadium has been at the heart of Brazilian football since its inauguration in 1965 and is one of the...
7 miNE
Modern Catholic church completed in 1943
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis, Belo Horizonte
180 min walk • The Igreja de São Francisco de Assis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, stands as a beacon of spiritual and architectural significance in the heart of the city. Known locally as the São Francisco Church, this religious edifice is not only a place of worship but also an...
7.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mineirinho, Belo Horizonte
183 min walk • Mineirinho, officially known as Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond, stands as a testament to Brazil's passionate sports culture, nestled in the bustling city of Belo Horizonte. This indoor arena, renowned for hosting a variety of sporting events, has become an iconic...
7.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Casa Kubitschek, Belo Horizonte
184 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Pampulha, Casa Kubitschek stands as a testament to modernist architecture in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This museum, once a weekend retreat for Juscelino Kubitschek, the former president of Brazil, now serves as a window into the 1940s era...
2.5 miSE
19°57'13"S • 44°1'20"W
Só Marcas Outlet, Belo Horizonte
65 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
7.2 miNE
Lake with nearby cultural institutions
Pampulha, Belo Horizonte
185 min walk • Pampulha is an administrative region in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It is one of nine administrative regions of Belo Horizonte, and occupies 47.13 kilometres in the northeast of the city.
7.6 miNE
19°51'7"S • 43°58'25"W
Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Belo Horizonte
194 min walk • The Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It was designed around an artificial lake, Lake Pampulha, in the district of Pampulha and includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
5.9 miSE
19°59'56"S • 43°59'52"W
Parque Roberto Burle Marx, Belo Horizonte
150 min walk • Park
6 miNE
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Federal University of Minas Gerais Ecological Station, Belo Horizonte
155 min walk • The Federal University of Minas Gerais Ecological Station is an ecological station in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
2.4 miW
19°55'12"S • 44°5'16"W
Parque Gentil Diniz, Belo Horizonte
61 min walk • Park
6.1 miNE
19°51'39"S • 43°59'51"W
Ciclovia Lagoa da Pampulha, Belo Horizonte
157 min walk • Park, Playground, View point