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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Porto_AlegrePorto Alegre - Wikipedia

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   Porto Alegre (UK: / ˌ p ɔːr t uː ə ˈ l ɛ ɡ r eɪ /, US: /-ɑː ˈ l eɪ ɡ r i, ˌ p ɔːr t oʊ ə ˈ l ɛ ɡ r ə /, Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoʁtwaˈlɛɡɾi] ⓘ; lit. ' "Joyful Harbor" ') is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

   • Area code: +55 51
   • Country: Brazil

   • Elevation: 10 m (30 ft)
   • State: Rio Grande do Sul

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3. www.lonelyplanet.com › brazil › the-southPorto Alegre travel - Lonely Planet | Brazil, South America

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   • Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul. A pedestrian promenade runs into Praça da Alfândega, the leafy square that is home to the Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul.
   • Catedral Metropolitana. This early 20th-century neoclassical cathedral is a Porto Alegre landmark. It sits atop the hill that divides downtown from a series of prosperous…
   • Teatro São Pedro. On the northern side of Praça da Matriz, you’ll find the elegant mid-19th-century Teatro São Pedro, inaugurated in 1858.
   • Parque Farroupilha. About 1km southeast of the cathedral lies Parque Farroupilha, the city’s largest park and home to a sprawling flea market on Sunday morning.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Porto-AlegrePorto Alegre | History, Geography & Industry | Britannica

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   May 10, 2024 · Porto Alegre, city, capital of Rio Grande do Sul estado (state), southern Brazil. It lies near the Atlantic Ocean coast at the northern end of the freshwater Patos Lagoon along an arm of the lagoon known as the Guaíba River. The city is situated at the junction of five short but deep rivers that.

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7. brazilcityguides.com › porto-alegre-travel-guideThe Ultimate Porto Alegre Travel Guide: Explore Brazil Like A ...

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   Feb 16, 2024 · But if we go a little further south, there is still so much to discover. Porto Alegre is a state capital in the South of Brazil, and I think this city is one of the top destinations in our country. Follow along with this ultimate Porto Alegre travel guide to figure out just why that’s true.

8. www.iheartbrazil.com › things-to-do-in-porto19 Best Things to Do in Porto Alegre, Brazil • I Heart Brazil

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   • Check out the Gasometer. Note: The Gasometer is currently closed for renovation for an undetermined period, but you can still stroll around the area. Located on the Guaíba River, Usina do Gasômetro is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the city.
   • Shop at the Porto Alegre Public Market. The city’s oldest public market, Porto Alegre Public Market in Downtown, is not only an important historic landmark but also a popular meeting point in town, with plenty of enjoyable coffee shops and restaurants.
   • Admire the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God is one of the most important monuments in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.
   • Visit the Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art. With its eclectic architecture and national heritage, it is one of the most noteworthy historic buildings in Porto Alegre.

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   Where is Porto Alegre Brazil?

   • So, before you plan your Brazilian itinerary, let’s kick off your adventure with this introduction to Porto Alegre Brazil. Located along the Guaiba River, Porto Alegre is the largest city in the southern part of Brazil and the capital of its southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul.

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   Why should you visit Porto Alegre?

   • Capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost Brazilian state, Porto Alegre combines modern architecture with colorful cultural life and landmarks you won’t be able to forget. This jewel is an essential part of Brazilian culture and offers experiences you will never forget.

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   When was Porto Alegre founded?

   • The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian state. Porto Alegre was founded in 1769 by Manuel Jorge Gomes de Sepúlveda, who used the pseudonym José Marcelino de Figueiredo to hide his identity; the official date, though, is 1772 with the act signed by immigrants from the Azores, Portugal .

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   Is Porto Alegre a good place to live?

   • As such, Porto Alegre has been a trading hub and one of the country’s wealthiest and life-quality cities. The city is blessed with magnificent sights, both constructed and natural. Its churches, museums, plazas, and other structures were done in various styles—from Portuguese colonial, Renaissance, neoclassical, and modernist to eclectic.

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    Aug 8, 2023 · Located along the Guaiba River, Porto Alegre is the largest city in the southern part of Brazil and the capital of its southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. As such, Porto Alegre has been a trading hub and one of the country’s wealthiest and life-quality cities. The city is blessed with magnificent sights, both constructed and natural.

11. www.lonelyplanet.com › brazil › the-southMust-see attractions in Porto Alegre - Lonely Planet

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    Porto Alegre. On the northern side of Praça da Matriz, you'll find the sculpted facade of the Biblioteca Público, dating to 1912. Discover the best attractions in Porto Alegre including Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul, Catedral Metropolitana, and Teatro São Pedro.