Novo Hamburgo, Industrial metropolis in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description
Novo Hamburgo is a large city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where residential neighborhoods alternate with commercial districts and green spaces. Buildings range from older German-style houses to modern factory complexes, while several waterways cross through the landscape.
History
Settlers from Germany founded the place in 1832 when they established themselves in the region. Almost a century later, in 1927, the community became independent and quickly developed into a center for the footwear industry.
Culture
The city takes its name from Hamburg, the home of many early settlers whose descendants still celebrate traditional festivals today. Streets are lined with half-timbered houses, while workshops continue crafting leather goods using techniques passed down through generations.
Practical
Visitors exploring the city find numerous bus lines connecting neighborhoods and reaching surrounding towns. A drive through the center is worthwhile, where shops, museums and small parks invite a walk around.
Did you know?
Several shoe factories offer guided tours where visitors can follow the process from leather to finished shoe. In some workshops you can even try your hand at working a small piece of leather yourself.
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