Hotels in Lourdes, Liberty Square Cultural Circuit

Known for being walkable and business-friendly, the Lourdes neighborhood offers many convenient options for restaurants and bars. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Hotels in Lourdes provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Belo Horizonte area.

Sightseeing around Lourdes

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the monuments and other landmarks offer local lore. Stroll the halls at Cemig Centre of Popular Art, Museum of Minerals and Metals, or Memorial Minas Gerais Vale. You can buy tickets to live performances at Izabella Hendrix Theater, SESC Palladium, and Francisco Nunes Theater. Monuments like Niemeyer Building, Boa Viagem Cathedral, and Sao Jose Church honor the area. Liberty Square, Raul Soares Square, and Savassi Square are some of the notable landmarks. Aquarium of the City, Fundacao Zoo Botanica, and Aquarium Rio Sao Francisco are family favorites.

Popular activities in the area include shopping, swimming, and attending sporting events. Why not cheer with the crowd at Independence Stadium, Mineirao Stadium, or Mineirinho Stadium? Local parks like Americo Renne Giannetti Municipal Park, Pope's Square, and Serra do Curral Park are peaceful spots. At Santo Antonio Waterfall, take some time to really appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to DiamondMall, Central Market, or Belo Horizonte Art and Handicraft Market, you might find that perfect souvenir. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Chevrolet Hall, BH Shopping, or Shopping Del Ray.

One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. You can also stop by Tim UFMG Knowledge Space, Homem Brasileiro Museum, and Mining Museum.

Getting around Lourdes

Belo Horizonte (PLU) is the closest major airport, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from Lourdes. Belo Horizonte (CNF-Tancredo Neves Intl.) is the next closest airport, 20.6 miles (33.2 km) away.