Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves

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Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves, Historical museum in Cristal, Brazil.

The Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves spans 280 hectares, featuring native forests, ponds, fields, wetlands, and a dedicated camping area within its grounds.

The museum stands on the former Sesmaria do Cristal, land granted by King João VI to Lieutenant Joaquim Gonçalves da Silva, father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves.

The museum building, constructed in 1976, contains a collection of Farroupilha era clothing replicas and artifacts that represent regional military history.

Located at BR-116 kilometer 423 in Cristal, Rio Grande do Sul, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Within the native forest area, visitors can explore trenches that date back to the Farroupilha Revolution, marking significant military positions from this period.

Location: Cristal

Inception: 1976

Address: Rodovia BR 116 Sul - km 423 s/n, Zona Rural, 99195-000, Cristal, RS

Email: parquebento@hotmail.com

Website: http://parquebento.blogspot.com

GPS coordinates: -31.00513,-52.04415

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:12

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