Imaging Brazil 358: Fountains at Praça da Estação, BELO HORIZONTE (MG)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

358: Praça da Estação

Praça Rui Barbosa, as it is named offically (after the Bahian politician), is one of the principal locations in Belo Horizonte. The cornerstone of this square was laid in 1894, even before the inauguration of the new capital of Minas Gerais. Ten years later, the square was urbanized, surrounded by English-style gardens. The neoclassic building of the railway station was inaugurated in 1922, and now hosts the Museu de Artes e Ofícios (Arts and Crafts Museum). Centrally located in this square is the monument of the Mineiro Civilization. Early 2000’s, the square became revitalized with new pavement, illumination and two large fountain blocks. The square hosts various festivals and cultural events, including the Arraial de Belô, a folkloric dance event held in June. 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2012, 2017

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Imaging Brazil 303: Pre-Carnival Percussion in Belo Horizonte, MG (2011)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

303: Praia da Estação

In contrast to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Recife and Salvador, Belo Horizonte has no carnival tradition. For a long time, the time has been known as the place to go when you want to escape from carnival activities. More recently, the city has invested a lot in the development of carnival, including carnival parades. In 2010, a pre-carnival activity was created with the intention of better use of public areas in Belo Horizonte. The large, refurbished square in front of the railway station, Praça (square) da Estação, was renamed into Praia (beach) da Estação. Mainly students gathered during some Saturdays to enjoy the warm and sunny January days. They brought their beach towels, sunburn cream, and beer. A number of street carnival groups (‘blocos’) played there too. Some members of a percussion group are seen on the photo.

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2011, 2017

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2006 – 022

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2006.

Part 22:
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Statue
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Shopping mall
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Water reflection
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Fisherman

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Statue

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Shopping mall

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Water reflection


Belo Horizonte (MG) – Fisherman

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2006, 2016

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2006 – 021

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2006.

Part 21:
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Cushion in detail
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Railway station
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Cushion in detail

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Railway station


Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2006, 2016

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2006 – 020

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2006.

Part 20:
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Statue
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Railway station
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Statue

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Railway station


Belo Horizonte (MG) – Running practice 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2006, 2016