Tourism History in Minas Gerais - The Most Beautiful Country Towns of the Historic
Minas Gerais state in Brazil is a rich history and culture. Some of its cities have been declared Cultural and Historical Heritage Site by UNESCO for maintaining historical records kept its architectural, social and documentary. We can cite as the main Historic Cities of the state the following cities:
* Ouro Preto which features lush, rich churches and the most valuable works of Brazilian baroque artist, Aleijadinho.
* Congonhas do Campo is famous for its churches and sacred images that take thousands of pilgrims to seek culture and breaths for his faith, and also numerous works Aleijadinho.
* Del Rei which was built the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, considered the masterpiece of Aleijadinho.
* Sahara with its beautiful churches and chapels.
* Mariana brings the history of mining in addition to the beautiful churches.
* Tiradentes was built where the church's richest country, Church of St. Anthony.
* Diamond, one of the most important cities in the history of diamond mining.
The cities mentioned above are part of the circuit of the Royal Road which today covers 162 cities in the state of Minas Gerais, eight cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro and seven of the state of Sao Paulo.
Circuit Royal Road - Map
The road was created so that the minerals found in the state of Minas were brought safely to the port of Rio de Janeiro. The circuit was designed so that the history of mining does not fall into oblivion and be learned by those who do not know.
Along its route found natural landscapes with mountains, hills and beautiful waterfalls, pictures of cities in history that keeps them intact.
Because they are tourist destinations, cities participating in the Tour of the Royal Road offers several lodging options such as inns, hotels, hotels, farms and cottages, and houses for rent seasons, offering comfort, safety, quality services and prices that the possibilities of tourists.
They also feature restaurants, bars, nightclubs and a series of events and attractions for entertainment and leisure. The circuit of the Royal Road is a travel itinerary for people of all ages that takes us back to a past that gave beginning to the cities we know today.
Author: Carlos Augusto
