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Tiradentes [one day]
Tiradentes is certainly one of the most beautiful historic cities in the state.
To walk around the small town enjoying every step is to taste and smell
Minas Gerais.
The Historic Centre of Tiradentes gathers all places close, which helps
walking from one to another.
From Largo das Forras, main square in Tiradentes, there is access to all
attractions in the city. Take Resende Costa St., then turn on Direita St.
until you find a small chapel. Go up on the street beside the chapel until
Largo do Sol. There you will find your first visit: the Padre Toledo
Museum.
Foto capa: Alexandre C. Mota
Foto: Roberta Almeida
Foto: Marcelo Andrê
Foto: Roberta Almeida
Foto: Henry Yu
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
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Marques
Foto:Divanildo
Roberta Almeida
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Museu do Padre Toledo
Padre Toledo Museum
This majestic house of the powerful vicar of the Rio das Mortes County,
the inconfidente Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo certainly must
be visited. It was the richest house in the São José del-Rei village.
Address: 190 Padre Toledo St.
Continue down on Padre Toledo St. for visit you cannot miss — the
Mother Church Santo Antônio.
Fotos: Maria Lucia Dornas
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Matriz de Santo Antônio
Mother Church Santo Antônio
A rare work that makes it one of the most beautiful and meaningful
works of baroque decoration in Minas Gerais. With privileged
location, the Mother Church is at one of the highest points in the city.
The Rococo pediment was designed by Aleijadinho.
Address: Da Câmara St.
Telephone: (32) 3355-1238
Opening hours: daily from 8 a.m to 5 p.m
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Alexandre C. Mota
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
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SérgioLucia
Freitas
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Dornas
After visiting the temple dedicated to Saint Anthony, go down Da
Câmara St. right in front of the Mother Church. Right after passing the
Town Hall, turn left, very close is the Museum of Liturgy.
Museu da Liturgia
Museum of Liturgy
With 429 pieces of art, of which 325 are exhibited to the public, it is the
first in Latin America dedicated exclusively to this topic. There are also
video screenings about the collection.
Address: Street Ball Game, 15
Telephone (32) 3355-1552
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday — including holidays, from 10 a.m to 5
p.m
Fotos: Jomar Braga
Upon leaving the museum, return on Da Câmara St., which few
block away becomes Chafariz St., due to the São José Fountain
located there (Chafariz means fountain in Portuguese).
The name Tiradentes was suggested by Silva Jardim, the most
active propagandist of the Republic. In his campaigns, he visited
several cities in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Minas
Gerais. While in São João del-Rei, after being attacked by
supporters of the monarchy, he gave an enthusiastic speech, as
was his style, and threw the idea — Tiradentes. Thus would be
named São João del-Rei, honoring a Portuguese king. Then, when
still during the provisional government, the named changed,
through Decree No. 3, signed on December 6, 1889.
Fotos: Maria Lucia Dornas
Chafariz São José
São José Fountain
This beautiful and solid masonry construction was built by the City Hall of
São José del-Rei Village for a triple role: supplying the village with
drinking water through frontal fountains; serving as laundry, on the right
side; and serving as fountain for horses, on the left side.
Address: Largo do Chafariz
After the visit, return on Chafariz St. then turn left on Direita St. so you
can visit the beautiful Rosário Chapel.
Foto: Divanildo Marques
Foto: Divanildo Marques
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Alexandre C. Mota
Capela Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Nossa Senhora do Rosário Chapel
In Minas Gerais, it is one of the best examples of temples built by the
Nossa Senhora do Rosário Sisterhood, and one of the main historical
assets of Tiradentes. The construction of the original chapel began in
1708 and finished in 1719. Throughout the century, it undergone
several changes, when architecture and decoration were enhanced.
Address: Straight Street, s / n º
Telephone (32) 3355-1212
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Stay Tuned!!!
Few attractions open on Mondays. In January and in July,
some churches open on Monday.
Use comfortable shoes since these attractions are located in
hilly streets, with irregular pavement.
It is not allowed to photograph the interior of monuments.
Fees are charged for visitation.
Tip!!!
To complete information about the
monuments and touristic services
consult the page of Tiradentes on
descubraminas.com
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Como chegar à região:
How to arrive to the region:
From Belo Horizonte to Tiradentes: 210 km (130,4 miles)
BR-040 — towards Rio de Janeiro; up to exit to BR-383
BR-383/MG 494 — to São João del-Rei, look for the sign
Tiradentes before you cross the Das Mortes River
From Rio de Janeiro to Tiradentes: 335 km (208,15 miles)
BR-040 — towards Belo Horizonte, up to exit to Barbacena
BR-265 — to Tiradentes exit
From São Paulo to Tiradentes: 485 km (301,3 miles)
BR-381/Fernão Dias — to the BR-265 toward Lavras until
Tiradentes exit.
Gastronomia
Gastronomy
In this region, visitors can enjoy the famous Minas Gerais cuisine.
Feijão Tropeiro (trooper’s beans)
Beans mixed with cassava flour and bacon. Accompanying sausage
and/or pork and egg. Served with rice and chopped collard.
Tutu (mashed beans)
Blended beans thickened with manioc flour. Accompanying sausage
and/or pork and boiled eggs. Served with rice and chopped collard.
Chicken and okra
Chicken stew with okra. Served with rice and polenta.
Frango ao molho pardo (stewed chicken in brown sauce)
Chicken with sauce prepared from the chicken’s blood. Served with
rice and polenta.
Rocambole (doce de leite roll)
The city Lagoa Dourada, 40 km (24,8 miles) from Tiradentes, produces
delicious rocambole rolls.
Doce de leite (Creamy Sweet Milk)
Either creamy or in pieces, in the region one can taste great sweet
milk.
Sweets and candied fruit
Coconut sweets, sweet potato dessert, and a variety of candied fruits.
Festival de Cultura e Gastronomia de Tiradentes
Tiradentes Culture and Gastronomy Festival
Considered one of the greatest gastronomy events in
the country, the Festival began in 1998 with intents of
bringing together chefs and renowned artists. Since the
first edition, celebrity chefs from different parts of
Brazil and the world have been to the Festival,
including Spain, France, Italy, China, and Japan.
The Festival always brings to the public the already
famous feasting lineup with local and international
renowned chefs, courses and workshops, tastings,
exhibitions, and a variety of free concerts and artistic
performances.
Foto: Simplesmente Retrato
Compras
Shopping
The best options for those looking to buy regional products
are:
The best options for those willing to buy local products are:
Tin pieces
18th,19th centuries like furniture
Tapestry
Pieces made in handloom
Wood sculptures
Cachaça: the region produces and sells quality cachaça
Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Foto: Roberta Almeida
Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Principais eventos
Main events
Film Festival — January
Carnival — changeable date
Holy Week — changeable date
Inconfidência Week — April
Santíssima Trindade Jubilee — June
National Harley-Davidson and antique cars
Gathering — July
St. Francis of Assisi Feast — September/October
International Gastronomy Festival — August
Our Lady of the Pill
ar Feast — October
General Information
Department of Tourism
71 Resende Costa St.
Telephone (32) 3355-1212
Bus Station
Telephone (32) 3355-1212
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C. Mota
Foto: Alexandre
Roberta Almeida
Foto: Alexandre C. Mota
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Foto: Divanildo Marques
Foto: Henry Yu
Foto: Divanildo Marques