Três Marias brings together viewpoints, places of remembrance and cultural attractions across the municipality. From Pedra do Mirante, you can see Lago da Represa de Três Marias; Morro do Cruzeiro offers a view of Três Marias and its surroundings. In the district of Andrequicé, you’ll also find architectural and religious heritage, storytelling and crafts. This lets you tailor your trip to different interests: the landscape, local history and cultural traditions each offer a distinct focus.
Two viewpoints, two perspectives
Pedra do Mirante offers a viewpoint overlooking Lago da Represa de Três Marias. From Morro do Cruzeiro, you can see Três Marias and its surroundings; a cross stands on the hill. The key difference is the view: at Pedra do Mirante, the reservoir takes center stage, while at Morro do Cruzeiro, the focus is the town and its surroundings. If you want to make the landscape a priority, these two vistas offer a clear way to explore your interests.
Places of remembrance and architectural history
In Três Marias, Núcleo Histórico Igreja da Satélite serves as a center for remembrance. It houses catalogued images and objects belonging to former residents and workers of Vila da Satélite. The collection focuses on the people connected to Vila and complements the landscape with a history of local remembrance.
In the district of Andrequicé, Igreja Nossa Senhora das Mercês preserves a collection of images, movable cultural assets and other religious objects. The church was built in the 18th century and was protected as municipal heritage in 2010. Its construction date and municipal heritage protection belong to different periods of its history; together, they give the site both architectural and cultural significance.
Stories and crafts in Andrequicé
In the district of Andrequicé, Grupo de Contadores de Estórias Manuelzão tells local stories inspired by the work of João Guimarães Rosa. Grupo de Bordadeiras de Andrequicé draws on stories from his works in a different way: its embroidery depicts them on fabric. Oral storytelling and textile art are thus presented as two distinct ways of engaging with literary inspiration.
The craftswomen meet weekly at Casa Venda Museu Memorial Manuelzão, at Avenida João Alexandre 7 in the district of Andrequicé, where they make textile products. In the municipality, Centro de Artesanato offers exhibition and sales spaces, as well as opportunities to take part in workshops. Topics include embroidery, recycling and flowers made from PET bottles. The crafts on offer therefore include both finished pieces and workshops on techniques and materials.
Regional cuisine and event dates
The Festival Gastronômico de Três Marias promotes local cuisine and highlights the importance of fish and Cerrado fruits. The festival offers a specific culinary focus for your trip. If you want to plan your stay around it, check the dates for the relevant edition in advance.
Semana Cultural Festa de Manuelzão usually takes place in the district of Andrequicé between June and July. It’s also worth checking the dates before your trip if the event is important to your plans. The timing offers a seasonal guide, while the dates for the relevant edition determine how to plan your trip.
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