Palácio das Mangabeiras

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Palácio das Mangabeiras

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Palácio das Mangabeiras, Modernist palace in Mangabeiras district, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

The white concrete structure sits at the base of Serra do Curral mountain range, featuring geometric lines and large windows that capture natural light.

Oscar Niemeyer designed this palace in 1951 as the official residence for Minas Gerais governors, completing construction in 1955 under Juscelino Kubitschek administration.

The palace grounds include gardens planned by Roberto Burle Marx, combining Brazilian native plants with modernist landscape design principles.

Visitors can access the palace park Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and weekends from 9 AM to 6 PM, with entry fees required.

In 2022, this former governmental residence transformed into a public cultural center spanning 42,000 square meters of gardens and exhibition spaces.

Location: Belo Horizonte

Inception: 1955

Architects: Oscar Niemeyer

Architectural style: Modernist architecture in Brazil

GPS coordinates: -19.95472,-43.91275

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51

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