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Esporte Clube Internacional
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    • RaquelMac
  • Updated By RaquelMac on January 8, 2004
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    • Beira Rio, from above. - Porto Alegre
    Beira Rio, from above.
    by RaquelMac
    Do you like sports? If you are keen on football (or soccer), you must visit both stadiums we have in Porto Alegre.
    One is Beira Rio. It belongs to the best team in the world, Internacional. The colour of this team is red.
    It's a huge stadium. Don't miss it!

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  • Address: Av. Beira Rio
  • Directions: By the Guaíba Lake
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    Farroupilha Park
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  • Updated By Julie_B on September 20, 2002
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    Also known as Redenção it is one of the biggest parks in the city and is located near the business center of the city. Inside the park there are many temples. The best day to visit the park is on Sunday, when it hosts a flea market (Brique da Redenção). Avoid the park during the night.

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  • Address: Av. Osvaldo Aranha, José Bonifácio e João Pessoa.
  • Phone: (51) 3221 3562
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    Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana...
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  • By Julie_B on September 13, 2002
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    Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana - Cultural Centre
    Building in a neoclassical style, built in the beginning of the century, project by the german Theo Wiederspahn. The former Magestic Hotel was once the residence for the famous gaúcho poet Mário Quintana. Restored in 1990, it is now one of the biggest cultural centers in Latin America. When visiting, go to the Majestic Cafe on the top floor with an excelent view of the city center. Visitations on Tuesdays thru Fridays, from 9:00 to 20:00, and on the weekend, from 9:00 to 18:00.

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  • Address: Rua dos Andradas, 736 - City centre.
  • Other Contact: Phone (51) 221.7147
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    Centro Cultural Usina do...
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  • By Julie_B on September 13, 2002
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    Centro Cultural Usina do Gasômetro - Cultural Centre
    Locate on the shores of Guaíba,the building holds an old thermoelectric powerhouse of the city that was active from 1928 to 1974. Since 1991, it's one of the most important cultural centers of the State. It's chimney is 117m tall and serves as a visual reference throughout the city. The best day to visit the Gasômetro is on a Sunday afternoon, when there are people sunbathing and admiring the view.

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  • Address: Av. João Goulart, 551
  • Other Contact: Visitations from Tuesdays to Sun
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    Mercado Público Central -...
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  • By Julie_B on September 13, 2002
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    Mercado Público Central - Central Market
    This neoclassical architecture building was opened in 1869. From 1995 to 1996 suffered a major restauration process, which modified its origianl structure. With over 100 shops and stores, there is great variety of options: restaurants, fruit and fish stores, and a famous ice cream parlour. Open from Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 23:30, Saturdays from 11:00 to 20:00.

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  • Address: Praça XV de Novembro.
  • Other Contact: Phone (51) 228.9513
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    Moinhos de Vento Park (also...
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    Moinhos de Vento Park (also known as Parcão)
    A great choice for walking, jogging or to bring the kids to the playground or to watch the ducks and turtles at the lake. While there visit the street 24 de Outubro, one of the most charming in the city.

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  • Address: Av. Goethe, Rua 24 de outubro.
  • Other Contact: Phone 3222.6044
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    Sunset
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  • By Julie_B on September 13, 2002
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    View of the sunset from the shoreline of the Guaíba lake is a must. Praised and imortalized by the local poets. To see this magnificent sight it's better to plan ahead - choose the right observation points and be there at the right time. In the summer time, the sunset is aproximatelly at 20:15; in autumn, 17:40; in winter, 17:30 and 18:45 in spring. Almost all of the shoreline serves as great observation points, but during winter, a great spot is from the Usina do Gasômetro.

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    THE CENTRAL AREA:DA PRAIA...
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  • Updated By janaina on September 8, 2002
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    THE CENTRAL AREA:DA PRAIA street,the main street in the center of the city..lots of shops,lots of people,funny things to see..
    If you are a shoping hunter,try also the big malls:IGUATEMI,DA PRAIA STREET,BOURBON SHOPING CENTER,PRAIA DE BELAS SHOPING..they are very very big..
    You can see in the central area very original-typical faces of the city and its people..

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  • Directions: CENTER OF PORTO ALEGRE..THE MOST FAMOUS STREET..YOU WON'T MISS IT!
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    SAO PEDRO TEATHER:in...
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  • By janaina on September 8, 2002
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    SAO PEDRO TEATHER:in portuguese baroque style,it was inaugurated in 1858.It's one of the Brazil's most beautiful theaters,decorated in velvet and gold,with a u-shaped design.

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  • Directions: SAO PEDRO TEATHER:MARECHAL DEODORO STR.,IN FRONT OF THE CATHEDRAL. OPEN HOURS:TUE THRU FRI FROM 12PM TO 6PM GUIDED SITE NO ENTRANCE FEE
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    The governor's palace(PALACIO...
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    The governor's palace(PALACIO PIRATINI).Seat of the state government since 1921,it was designed by a french architet and the internal panels signed by renowed italian painter,Aldo Locateli,specially the ones thatportrary the legend of the NEGRINHO DO PASTOREIO,a famous south legend.Designated state heritage in 1986,the palace is open for visitation during almost all the day,no entrance fee and there's a guide that explain about the history of the palace,the meaning of the pictures and famous historical moments in specific rooms..
    The palace has a rich beautiful architeture and it is just fantastic decorated!

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  • Directions: Located at 'DA MATRIZ' square,in the center of the city,close to the cathedral.
  • Other Contact: MARECHAL DEODORO SQUARE. OPEN MO
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