Inconfidência Palace, headquarters of the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Inconfidência Palace is a government building in Belo Horizonte that opened in 1972 as the first permanent home of the Minas Gerais Legislative Assembly. The structure displays simple, functional architecture with straight lines and clean forms, and houses period furniture, artworks including a sculpture by Amilcar de Castro, and a chapel with stained glass windows.
The building was developed following a design competition in the 1960s and ended the practice of the assembly meeting in temporary locations. In 2009, the palace was recognized as a cultural heritage site by the city, affirming its historical value and importance to local identity.
The palace represents the importance of legislative spaces in Brazil's governance story. Its design and layout are built to encourage dialogue and public engagement with decision-makers.
The building is located near shops and cafes in the Santo Agostinho neighborhood, making it easy to combine a visit with other activities. A virtual tour with audio descriptions is available online for those who want to explore the building and its history from anywhere.
A virtual exhibition showcases the palace's history through photos, texts, and audio recordings while allowing visitors to explore rooms online. This digital collection was created to enable people to discover the building's significance from anywhere in the world.
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