Best sights in Porto Alegre
A planning-minded collection of Porto Alegre's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
20 places worth building into a Porto Alegre itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
Casa da Cultura Mario Quintana
Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana (CCMQ) is a cultural center in Porto Alegre, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Centro, Porto Alegre
Centro Histórico is a neighborhood of the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
Doutor Maurício Cardoso square
Doutor Maurício Cardoso square is a parks_views. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Farroupilha Park
Farroupilha Park, also known as Redenção, is a historic 37.51-hectare urban park in Porto Alegre with mature trees, gardens, a lake, recreation areas and civic landmarks. The municipal heritage record notes its 1935 designation and 1997 protection as historic, cultural, natural and landscaped heritage.
General Osório Square
General Osório Square is a parks_views. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Júlio de Castilhos Museum
Júlio de Castilhos Museum is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Marinha do Brasil Park
Marinha do Brasil Park is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Moinhos de Vento Park is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Monument to Brazilian Literature
Monument to Brazilian Literature is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Monument to President Humberto Castelo Branco
Monument to President Humberto Castelo Branco is a landmarks. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
The UFRGS Museum is a public university museum in Porto Alegre created to preserve and communicate the university’s cultural and intellectual heritage. Its multidisciplinary programme connects research, exhibitions and non-formal education with the city’s cultural life.
Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul
Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul is a museums & galleries in Porto Alegre.
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