Serra da Piedade Sanctuary
Santuário Nossa Senhora da Piedade
A hilltop pilgrimage site at about 1,700 meters, dedicated to the patron saint of Minas Gerais. Visitors can look out over the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area and the surrounding mountains.
Serra da Piedade is located in the municipality of Caeté, about 50 kilometers from Belo Horizonte. It is one of the highest peaks nearby. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Piedade at the summit dates from the 18th century, and Our Lady is venerated as the patron saint of Minas Gerais. A new cathedral stands beside the old chapel. The summit viewing platform has excellent views, and at sunset you can see the whole Iron Quadrangle mountain region. The mountain road is steep and winding, so a car or chartered vehicle is recommended. It can be windy and cold at the top.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sabará
- Mangabeiras Park & Lookout
- Serra do Curral
- Praça do Papa
- Praça da Estação & Museum of Arts and Crafts
- Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti
- Palácio das Artes
- Feira Hippie (Sunday Arts & Crafts Fair)