Centro Historico

Porto Alegre

A church with a mosaic and statues.
A market with various vegetables like cucumbers, green beans, and artichokes.
A circular staircase with ornate black metal railings and a patterned floor.
A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and ornate detailing.
A white wall with red text listing names of female artists and a curator.

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A nighttime cityscape with a waterfront promenade, illuminated buildings, and a prominent smokestack.

Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center

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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.
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Things to do

White Swan moored at Porto Pier!

Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre

S$16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Around the Historic Center of Porto Alegre

Around the Historic Center of Porto Alegre

S$9
per adult
Around the Historic Center of Porto Alegre
Historical Walk and Downtown Museums - Porto Alegre

Historical Walk and Downtown Museums - 3 hours 30 minutes - Porto Alegre

S$45
per adult
Historical Walk and Downtown Museums - 3 hours 30 minutes - Porto Alegre
Picture 4 for Activity Full-Day City Tour – 8 Hours – Porto Alegre

Full-Day City Tour - 8 hours - Porto Alegre

S$299
per traveller
Full-Day City Tour - 8 hours - Porto Alegre
White Swan moored at Porto Pier!

Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre

S$16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Around the Historic Center of Porto Alegre

Around the Historic Center of Porto Alegre

S$9
per adult
Around the Historic Center of Porto Alegre
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Where to stay in Centro Historico

Find the best Centro Historico areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A park with green trees, a large sculpture, and modern buildings in the background.

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.

A calm river with a city skyline in the background, including a distinctive white stadium.

Cidade Baixa

You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at Camara Tulio Piva Theater or Centro Cultural Chinês.

A street lined with tall palm trees and a bus stop on the right.
Photo by Maria Cecilia Bresolin Araujo
Open Photo by Maria Cecilia Bresolin Araujo

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.

A coastal cityscape with a hill in the background, featuring numerous buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Menino Deus

Travellers like the theatres in Menino Deus, and Nilton Filho Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A cityscape with a large park featuring a central waterway, surrounded by dense greenery and a stadium.

Partenon

You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Partenon. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Science and Technology PUCRS or AMRIGS Theater.

Centro Historico