Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Porto Alegre, Brazil
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2.4 km
85 m
Experience Porto Alegre in Brazil in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in Porto AlegreIndividual Sights in Porto AlegreSight 1: Capela Nosso Senhor Jesus do Bom Fim
The Chapel of Our Lord Jesus of Good End, or more simply, Chapel of Bonfim, is a small Catholic church located on Avenida Osvaldo Aranha, in the Bom Fim neighborhood, in Porto Alegre.
Sight 2: Praça Dom Sebastião
Dom Sebastião Square is located in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is bordered on the north by Independência Avenue, on the east by Dom Sebastião Lane, on the south by Irmão José Otão Street and on the west by Sarmento Leite Street. It was named after the diocesan bishop Dom Sebastião Dias Laranjeira.
Sight 3: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
The Church of Our Lady of the Conception is a temple of the Catholic Church located on Independência Avenue, in front of the Dom Sebastião Square, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It is one of the oldest churches in the city and the one that best preserves its original appearance, containing a rich internal decoration in gilded woodcarving and statuary, besides being a listed property by the City Hall.
Wikipedia: Church of Our Lady of the Conception (Porto Alegre) (EN)
Sight 4: Praça Dom Feliciano
Praça Dom Feliciano is one of the oldest squares in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is located in front of the historic building of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia, in the city centre.
Sight 5: Praça Otávio Rocha
Praça Otávio Rocha is a square in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Sight 6: Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, better known as the Church of the Rosary, is a Catholic church located in the historic center of the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The original church was listed by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage, along with its collection, but the listing was reversed in 1951 for the construction of a new church.
Wikipedia: Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário (Porto Alegre) (PT)
Sight 7: Esquina Democrática
The Democratic Corner is one of the main popular meeting points in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul.
Sight 8: MERGS
The Museum of Electricity of Rio Grande do Sul (MERGS) is a Brazilian museum, located in the city of Porto Alegre. It occupies the second floor of Espaço Força e Luz, housed in a building built between 1926 and 1928 by engineer Adolfo Stern, on Rua dos Andradas, downtown Porto Alegre. The building has an eclectic style, but with French influence from the early twentieth century, having been listed in 1994 by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Rio Grande do Sul.
Sight 9: Fonte Talavera de la Reina
The Talavera de La Reina Fountain is an important monument in the city of Porto Alegre.
Sight 10: Largo Glênio Peres
Largo Glênio Peres is a public space in the city of Porto Alegre. It is located in the city centre, in front of the public market and Praça XV de Novembro.
Sight 11: Praça XV de Novembro
Praça XV de Novembro is one of the oldest and most traditional squares in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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