The origins of Juiz de Fora can be traced back to the beginnings of the 18th century, when the Caminho Novo (New Way) road was opened linking Rio de Janeiro to the gold rush area of See more

Juiz de Fora is the third most important industrial center in the state of Minas Gerais, despite being the fourth largest in terms of population . It was once the state's largest city, a … See more

The massive presence of immigrants – especially from Portugal, Italy, Germany, Syria and Lebanon and more recently China – throughout its history has given the city a cosmopolitan spirit and diverse cuisine. Walking down Rio Branco Avenue, (the city's … See more

• Geraldo Majella Agnelo (cardinal and papabile) in the 2013 papal conclave
• Felipe Roque (volleyball player)
• Scheila Carvalho (model, dancer)
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According to the modern (2017) geographic classification by Brazil's National Institute of Geography and Statistics ( See more

Major Roads
• BR-040, linking JF to north-south cities in the middle part of the states of Minas Gerais See more

Football
Juiz de Fora is the home of Tupi and Tupynambás. Tupi was the 1932 runner-up of Campeonato Mineiro, and has won several city … See more