Landmark
Praça Sete de Setembro
Adilmargs · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
Praça Sete de Setembro is a bustling hub in the heart of Belo Horizonte, anchored by the striking Pirulito obelisk, a tall, tapered monument that has become a city landmark. The square is a convergence point for several major avenues, creating a vibrant intersection where locals and tourists alike pause to admire the architecture and street art. Surrounding buildings showcase a mix of modernist and historic styles, and the square often hosts cultural events and fairs. It's a perfect starting point for exploring the downtown area.
Don't miss
- Photograph the Pirulito obelisk, a 30-meter-tall Art Deco monument erected in 1922
- Watch the flow of traffic and pedestrians from one of the square's benches
- Explore nearby streets for street art and historic buildings like the Edifício Acaiaca
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Praça Sete de Setembro
You can see Praça Sete de Setembro on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inBrasilia City Tour4.9★ · 326 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$27 per personSee dates →
Most bookedCityTour5★ · 190 travelers3-5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$72 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleWalking Tour São Paulo Center: Historical Process Of The Largest City in Brazil5★ · 24 travelers3-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$113 per personSee dates →More attractions in Belo Horizonte



