Palácio da Liberdade
The former official residence of the state governor at the end of Praça da Liberdade. Completed in 1898, this French eclectic palace has opulent halls and gardens.
Palácio da Liberdade was the official residence of the governor of Minas Gerais. It was built between 1897 and 1898. Its ironwork staircases and furnishings were largely imported from Belgium and France. The halls, auditorium, and gardens preserve the look of the First Republic period. The gardens were designed by a French gardener. After the state government moved to a new administrative center, the palace opened to the public for guided tours, usually on weekends. Visitors queue or book in the time slots set by the official announcement. Admission is free. It is located at the southern end of Praça da Liberdade.
Opening hours
Mostly open on weekends (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Praça da Liberdade & Circuito Liberdade
- MM Gerdau – Museum of Mines and Metal
- Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte
- Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
- Savassi
- Palácio das Artes
- Feira Hippie (Sunday Arts & Crafts Fair)
- Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti