Belo Horizonte

The state of Minas Gerais's capital is Belo Horizonte. With a population of over 2.5 million, it is one of Brazil's major cities. Over 6 million people really live in its metropolitan region. The first planned modern city in Brazil is Belo Horizonte or BH as locals refer to it.

The state of Minas Gerais is headquartered in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte. The city was established in 1895, and in 1897 it took the position of Ouro Prêto as the state capital. It was the country's first planned city and grew to be a significant commercial hub. This is the hub of the mining region, which is full of iron ore, gold, manganese, nickel, and precious stones. Here, materials including iron, steel, refined metals, textiles, and transportation equipment are produced.

The city of Belo Horizonte is attractively laid out, with broad boulevards flanked by trees on either side and emanating from a sizable park. The world's largest football stadium is in this city. The Federal University of Minas Gerais, established in 1927, the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, established in 1958, and the School of Fine Arts are all located in the city in 1954. Belo Horizonte has played a significant role in Brazilian architectural history. The Little Church of San Francisco, created by Oscar Niemeyer Soares Filho and located in the Pampulha neighborhood of the city, is decorated with works of art by Brazilian artist Cádido Portinari. Oscar Niemeyer and Burle Marx used the Pampulha area as a blank canvas to display their works. Belo Horizonte also has several parks and is home to hundreds of native birds and creatures due to the city's mountainous surroundings.