Centro, Porto Alegre, Historical district in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Centro combines colonial structures with modern buildings across its streets, creating a varied collection of architectural styles throughout the neighborhood.
The neighborhood formed the initial settlement of Porto Alegre in 1772, when Azorean immigrants established their first permanent residences in this location.
The Mercado Público Central stands as a gathering point where vendors sell regional products, fresh produce, and traditional goods from Rio Grande do Sul.
Multiple bus lines and taxi stands connect Centro to other parts of Porto Alegre, with main transportation hubs located near Praça XV de Novembro.
The district contains the Theatro São Pedro, constructed in 1858, which maintains its original neoclassical design and continues hosting performances.
Location: Porto Alegre
Shares border with: Cidade Baixa, Porto Alegre, Farroupilha, Porto Alegre, Bom Fim, Independência, Floresta, Porto Alegre, Praia de Belas
GPS coordinates: -30.03056,-51.22799
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:15
Porto Alegre Public Market
337 m
Theatro São Pedro
277 m
Praça Marechal Deodoro
313 m
Paço Municipal de Porto Alegre
295 m
Viaduto Otávio Rocha
343 m
Praça da Alfândega e Entorno
299 m
Farol Santander
294 m
Monumento a Júlio de Castilhos
313 m
Memorial do Rio Grande do Sul
275 m
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário
281 m
Confeitaria Rocco
299 m
Biblioteca Pública do Estado
201 m
Palácio da Justiça (Porto Alegre)
238 m
Fuente Talavera de la Reina
253 m
Galeria Chaves
115 m
Antigo Palácio do Governo (Forte Apache)
263 m
Monument to General Osório
288 m
Arquivo Público
367 m
Monumento ao Conde de Porto Alegre
358 m
Igreja Metodista Central (Porto Alegre)
353 m
CCCEV
148 m
Cine Teatro Carlos Gomes
286 m
Monumento ao Barão do Rio Branco
307 m
Edifício União
199 m
Prédio Força e Luz
145 m
Bens Móveis e Integados e o Acervo de Obras (Biblioteca Pública)
205 m
Collections of the Museu Júlio de Castilhos
360 m
Correios Porto Alegre
347 mReviews
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