Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho, Tree-lined street in Floresta neighborhood, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho extends for 600 meters with rows of mature Tipuana trees creating a dense natural canopy throughout its length.
German brewery workers planted over one hundred Tipuana trees along the street during the late 1930s, transforming the urban landscape of Porto Alegre.
The street received protection status as a historical, cultural, and environmental heritage site of Porto Alegre through a municipal decree in 2006.
The street connects with major thoroughfares Ramiro Barcelos, Pinheiro Machado, and Benjamin Flores, facilitating movement through different areas of Porto Alegre.
A January 2016 storm caused substantial damage to several trees, yet the natural tunnel formation continues to attract photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Location: Porto Alegre
GPS coordinates: -30.02550,-51.07343
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:21
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These botanical paths feature beech trees, cherry blossoms, bamboo, maple and oak trees. The branches form natural vaults over roads, paths and railway lines. Some were deliberately planted, others developed over decades. The tunnels provide shade in summer and change their appearance with the seasons.
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