Praca Sete de Setembro, marked by its tall obelisk known as the Pirulito, is the symbolic heart of downtown Belo Horizonte, where the citys main avenues meet. A busy hub of commerce and daily life, surrounded by historic buildings, shops and street vendors, it is the traditional gathering place for celebrations and events. Passing through Praca Sete offers a sense of the energy and everyday rhythm of the Minas Gerais capital at its very centre.