Nova Petrópolis, German heritage town in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Nova Petrópolis stands at 586 meters above sea level, surrounded by green hills and valleys in the Serra Gaúcha region of southern Brazil.
German immigrants established this settlement on September 7, 1858, creating a new community that maintained their cultural traditions in southern Brazil.
The Riograndenser Hunsrückisch dialect continues as a daily language among residents, preserving the strong German linguistic heritage of the region.
The municipality connects to major cities through the Rota Romântica scenic route, with regular bus services linking to Porto Alegre, 90 kilometers south.
The Ninho das Águias Mountain Peak offers views across the Serra Gaúcha landscape from its observation platform at no entrance cost.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: September 7, 1858
Elevation above the sea: 586 m
Shares border with: Picada Café, Caxias do Sul, Feliz, Gramado, Linha Nova, Santa Maria do Herval, Vale Real
Website: http://novapetropolis.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -29.37583,-51.11194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:37
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