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Take a trip to the farmhouses...

Take a trip to the farmhouses region..the farms are extremely big and the families extremely rich..you can feel in Texas here...

SAO PEDRO TEATHER:in...

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.

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

THE CENTRAL AREA:DA PRAIA...

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..

Directions: CENTER OF PORTO ALEGRE..THE MOST FAMOUS STREET..YOU WON'T MISS IT!

The governor's palace(PALACIO...

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!

Directions: Located at 'DA MATRIZ' square,in the center of the city,close to the cathedral.

Other Contact: MARECHAL DEODORO SQUARE. OPEN MO

THESE ARE SOME OF ALDO...

THESE ARE SOME OF ALDO LOCATELI'S PAINTS IN THE GOVERNOR'S PALACE..

Go to the small kiosks around...

Go to the small kiosks around the central area and get close to the locals..

The state parliament.