Mariana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of Brazil
About Mariana
Mariana, originally known asNossa Senhora do Carmo, came into existence with the discovery of gold along the Ribeirão Nossa Senhora do Carmo river in 1696. Known informally as thePrimeira Cidade(First City), it is indeed a city of firsts: It was the firstvilaestablished in the state and soon became the first state capital, and a major center for the burgeoning gold trade. In 1745, the Portuguese king, Dom João V, renamed the city after his wife, Maria Ana D'Austria. Around the same time, the city became the seat of the first bishopric in the state and hence became an important religious center for the region. In response to the influx of people, streets and rectangular plazas were planned, making Mariana the first planned city in the state. These days, Mariana preserves many of the origina
Top Attractions in Mariana
Explore the best things to see and do in Mariana:
- ★Ateliê de Marionetes Catin Nardi
- ★Aventura Minas Radical
- ★Cachoeira do Brumado
- ★Caraça Natural Reserve
- ★Casa da Câmara e Cadeia
- ★Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
- ★Eco Adventure Mariana
- ★Gruta da Nossa Senhora da Lapa
Where to Eat in Mariana
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alvorada
- 🍴Dom Silvério
- 🍴Engenho Novo
- 🍴Lua Cheia
- 🍴Mangiare della Mamma
- 🍴Portão da Praca
Where to Stay in Mariana
- 🏨Hotel Central
- 🏨Hotel Faísca
- 🏨Hotel Müller
- 🏨Hotel Providência
- 🏨Pousada Solar dos Corrêa
- 🏨Pousada Typographia
Mariana Travel Guide Sections
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