Significant Religious Sites

Belo Horizonte’s religious landscape features a mix of mid-century modernism and traditional community parishes. The collection is highlighted by the UNESCO-listed Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, featuring iconic blue tiles and curved concrete. Beyond the Pampulha landmark, the list includes various Catholic parishes, Baptist congregations, and Pentecostal houses of worship that serve as social and spiritual hubs across the city’s diverse residential neighborhoods.