Before you go
Your trip to Barbacena.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Barbacena – MG Destination Historic Towns of Minas Gerais (Estrada Real)
How to get there
Define Barbacena as an urban destination before selecting your tours. The Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the Museu da Loucura and the Igreja de São Sebastião are located in different parts of the city; arrange transport between them rather than looking for a single tourist street.
How many days
One or two days are suggested for Barbacena. Devote one period to the religious heritage and another to the Museu da Loucura, giving the institution's history the reading time it requires.
When to go
Those interested in Barbacena's floriculture tradition can plan their trip around the Festa das Rosas e Flores, confirming the event's edition for the year. For churches and museums, visiting schedules matter more than a specific season.
Do you need a car?
Urban transport makes it easier to combine Barbacena's museums and churches. You can visit the center on foot and arrange separate transfers for more distant sites, depending on where your accommodation is located.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barbacena associated with roses?
Commercial cultivation of roses and other flowers developed around Barbacena. This activity is also linked to the Festa das Rosas e Flores, one of the town's events.
What religious heritage to see in Barbacena?
The Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Piedade is one of the central landmarks. In the Bairro São Sebastião, the church of the same name has a building that replaced the old chapel and reflects another phase of local religious architecture.