Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Porto Alegre, Brazil
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3.2 km
123 m
Experience Porto Alegre in Brazil in a whole new way with our free 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: Praça Argentina
Praça Argentina is a square located in Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is next to the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, between Avenida João Pessoa and the building of the School of Engineering of UFRGS.
Sight 2: Praça Conde de Porto Alegre
The Conde de Porto Alegre Square is a small triangular-shaped street located in the Historic Center of Porto Alegre, between Duque de Caxias and Riachuelo streets. Its name is a tribute to the Count of Porto Alegre.
Sight 3: Monumento ao Conde de Porto Alegre
The Monument to the Count of Porto Alegre is a public monument in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre. It is located in the Conde Square of Porto Alegre and is dedicated to Manuel Marques de Sousa, Count of Porto Alegre, combatant in the Cisplatine War, in the Farroupilha Revolution and in the War against Oribe and Rosas, and hero of the Battle of Tuiuti, which took place during the Paraguayan War.
Sight 4: Praça Marechal Deodoro
Marechal Deodoro Square, better known as Praça da Matriz, is a public and historic space in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is located in the heart of the city, in the Historic Center, and has existed since the early days of the capital. It is listed by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage.
Sight 5: Monumento a Júlio de Castilhos
The monument to Júlio de Castilhos is a Brazilian monument, located in Praça da Matriz, in the center of Porto Alegre, honoring the ruler Júlio de Castilhos, founder of a long-standing political tradition associated with positivism.
Sight 6: Theatro São Pedro
The São Pedro Theatre is the oldest theatre in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Sight 7: Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art
The Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art is an art museum in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. It is located in the centre of Porto Alegre. Its eclectic building, national heritage, is one of the most noteworthy historic buildings in Porto Alegre. Its design is usually attributed to Theodor Wiederspahn, a German-Brazilian architect, although important local historian and artist Fernando Corona ascribes it to Germano Gundlach.
Sight 8: Farol Santander Porto Alegre (antigo Santander Cultural)
Farol Santander Porto Alegre, formerly known as Santander Cultural, is a Brazilian cultural center run by Banco Santander. It is located in a historic building in Alfândega Square, in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, in Rio Grande do Sul. It has been listed as a heritage site by IPHAE.
Sight 9: Memorial do Rio Grande do Sul
The Rio Grande do Sul Memorial is a cultural center in Porto Alegre, housed in a historic property located in Alfândega Square, in the city's historic center. It is a building listed as historical heritage by the City Hall and by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage.
Sight 10: Monumento ao Barão do Rio Branco
The Monument to the Baron of Rio Branco is a public monument erected in Praça da Alfândega, in the center of the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, in front of the Rio Grande do Sul Memorial.
Sight 11: Praça da Alfândega
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Alfândega Square is a public, historic, and tourist attraction in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Sight 12: Monumento ao General Osório
The Monument to General Osório is a public monument located in Praça da Alfândega, in downtown Porto Alegre, erected in honor of Manuel Luís Osório, patron of the Cavalry of the Brazilian Army and hero of the Paraguayan War.
Sight 13: Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores
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Sight 14: Praça Brigadeiro Sampaio
Praça Brigadeiro Sampaio is a public square in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, located in its Historic Center. It is considered the oldest square on record in the city.
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