Centro Historico
Porto Alegre
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Popular places to visit
Porto Alegre Public Market
Shop for clothes, specialty foods and unique items at a downtown marketplace that has been serving customers since the second half of the 19th century.
Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
A building that used to provide the city with energy for heating and lighting is now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances.
Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli
A free museum inside a striking-looking neoclassical building is dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary South American art.
Rua da Praia
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rua da Praia during your trip to Porto Alegre. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Military Museum of the Southern Military Command
Once an important part of southern Brazil’s security, this historic building is now home to an extensive display of military memorabilia.
Rio Grande do Sul State Public Library
After visiting Rio Grande do Sul State Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Historical Walk and Downtown Museums - Porto Alegre
Centro Historico Hotel Deals
Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
Room was decent! Very spacious but could be cleaner. Nice staff. Excellent breakfast. Easy parking!
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Hotel Continental Business
A localização é boa. Café da manhã razoável, funcionário da reposição do café é bastante mal humorado. Internet não funciona no quarto. Estacionamento tem que deixar a chave com manobrista.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel
A nice old style hotel downtown. The beds where comfortable and it was quiet.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Master Express Alberto Bins
Ritter Hotéis
Everything was very clean and a/c, shower, TV were all perfect! Breakfast offered a good variety of fruit, bread, and dairy.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Master Grande Hotel
Good
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Centro Historico
Cidade Baixa
You'll enjoy the museums and theaters in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at Camara Tulio Piva Theater or Joaquim Jose Felizardo Museum.
Bom Fim
Travelers like the museums in Bom Fim, and Jewish National Migration Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Praia de Belas
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Praia de Belas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia de Belas Shopping or Mauricio Sirotsky Sobrinho Park.
Farroupilha
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Farroupilha. You might want to make time for a stop at Araujo Vianna Auditorium or Salao de Atos Theater.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
Moinhos de Vento
Moinhos de Vento is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Centro Historico
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- Jewish National Migration Museum
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- Orla do Guaíba
- Visit Bom Jesus
- Lacador Statue
- Hospital São Lucas da PUCRS
- Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre
- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
