Praça Raul Soares, Central square at the junction of major avenues in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Praça Raul Soares is a central square located at the intersection of several major avenues in the heart of Belo Horizonte. It features symmetrical green spaces with geometric patterns, well-maintained lawns, and a central fountain.

Praça Raul Soares is named after Raul Soares de Moura, a former president of Minas Gerais. The square was built in the French style at the meeting point of four avenues: Olegário Maciel, Augusto de Lima, Amazonas and Bias Fortes. It was listed by IEPHA, the state heritage institute of Minas Gerais, in 1988. In 2008 a revitalization funded by the municipal Participatory Budgeting program cost 2.6 million reais and restored the flowerbeds, sidewalks, drinking fountains and central fountain.

The square honours Raul Soares de Moura, a former president (governor) of Minas Gerais. Its French-style layout places a round stone fountain at the centre, which since the 2008 revitalisation plays classical music at set times. The square has been listed by IEPHA since 1988.

The square sits at accessible transit crossings and connects multiple public transportation routes. Around the square, visitors find numerous shops, restaurants, and businesses for their needs.

Four major avenues converge at this circular square and create a geometric pattern that defines the cityscape of central Belo Horizonte. This arrangement makes the spot a visual landmark when navigating through the city.