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Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul is one of the largest federal universities in Brazil. It is almost completely located in Porto Alegre, with four campuses (Campus Centro, Campus Saúde, Campus Olímpico and Campus do Vale), some isolated buildings (e.g. the Business School and the Institute of Arts) and some isolated units in other cities. UFRGS is among the best Brazilian universities, and has one of the greatest numbers of scientific publications.

Located at -30.0324, -51.2193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.949 miles away.
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Science and technology in Brazil, Educational institutions established in 1895, Universities and colleges in Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 1895 establishments in Brazil

Estádio Beira-Rio

Estádio José Pinheiro Borda, better known as Estádio Beira-Rio (Riverside Stadium) due to its location beside the Guaíba River, is a football stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It serves as the home stadium for Sport Club Internacional. It is named after José Pinheiro Borda, an elderly Portuguese engineer who supervised the building of the stadium but died before seeing its completion. Estádio Beira-Rio replaced Internacional's previous stadium, the Estádio dos Eucaliptos.

Located at -30.0656, -51.2361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.951 miles away.
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Sports in Porto Alegre, Football venues in Brazil, Sport Club Internacional, 2014 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Rio Grande do Sul

Estádio Olímpico Monumental

Estádio Olímpico Monumental (Monumental Olympic Stadium, in English) also known as Estádio Olímpico de Porto Alegre (Porto Alegre Olympic Stadium), or simply Estádio Olímpico, was a football stadium in the city of Porto Alegre, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, with a maximum capacity of 45,000 people. The stadium was owned by Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense.

Located at -30.0605, -51.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.950 miles away.
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Football venues in Brazil, Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Sports in Porto Alegre, Sports venues in Rio Grande do Sul

Alvorada

Alvorada is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, adjacent to the city of Porto Alegre. The city is also known as "The Capital of Solidarity. " Alvorada is primarily a bedroom community with most workers commuting to adjacent cities such as Porto Alegre to work. Alvorada is built around its main road: Avenida Presidente Vargas. The name means "the awakening" or "the sunrise". Although improvements have been made, the city suffers from heavy crime and squatting.

Located at -29.9897, -51.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.941 miles away.
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Populated places in Rio Grande do Sul, Populated places established in 1965

Estádio dos Eucaliptos

The Estádio Ildo Meneghetti, usually known as Estádio dos Eucaliptos was a football stadium located in the neighborhood of Menino Deus, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The stadium had a maximum capacity of 20,000 people and was built in 1931. Estádio dos Eucaliptos was owned Sport Club Internacional. The stadium was nicknamed after Chácara dos Eucalitpos (meaning Eucalyptus' Ranch), which is the place where the stadium was built.

Located at -30.0617, -51.2272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.951 miles away.
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Defunct football venues in Brazil, 1950 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Sport Club Internacional, Sports in Porto Alegre, Sports venues in Rio Grande do Sul

Jacuí River

The Jacuí River is a river in Rio Grande do Sul state of southern Brazil. The Jacuí empties into the Guaíba River, an estuarine arm of the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean. The Jacuí River, known as 'Rio Jacuí' in Portuguese, has its origins in the highlands east of Passo Fundo. From there it flows south and then east for nearly 300 miles. The Taquari, Caí, Sinos, and Gravataí rivers merge into the Jacuí near its mouth.

Located at -30.0328, -51.2461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.951 miles away.
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Rivers of Rio Grande do Sul

Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (in Portuguese Health Sciences Federal University of Porto Alegre, UFCSPA in shorthand) is a federal institution of higher education and research on health sciences located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Founded in 1961, UFCSPA has today ten faculties: Biomedicine, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Pharmacy, Toxicology, Gastronomy and Speech therapy.

Located at -30.0316, -51.2205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.949 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Porto Alegre, Schools of medicine in Brazil, Education in Rio Grande do Sul, Educational institutions established in 1961

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul), often abbreviated as PUCRS, is a private non-profit Catholic university. With campuses in the Brazilian cities of Porto Alegre, Uruguaiana, and Viamão, it is the largest private university of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the first university founded by the Catholic religious institute of the Marist Brothers.

Located at -30.0578, -51.1744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.948 miles away.
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Gigantinho

The Gigantinho ("Little Giant" in Portuguese) is a sports arena in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The sixth largest arena in the country, it was opened on 4 November 1973. It is located in the riverside Beira-Rio complex of Sport Club Internacional, next to the "Gigante" ("Giant") stadium. Covering 7,200 square meters, the arena includes an indoor football pitch. The capacity of the gym is 12,864 people for games and 14,586 for concerts. Eleven cabins are set aside for the press.

Located at -30.0644, -51.2342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.951 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Brazil, Sports venues in Rio Grande do Sul

Museum of Science and Technology (PUCRS)

The Museum of Science and Technology (PUCRS) is a Brazilian museum, located in the city of Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, on Avenida Ipiranga 6681, Building 40, Parthenon in the neighborhood, near the PUCRS. The visiting hours are from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 9am to 5pm.

Located at -30.0583, -51.1761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.948 miles away.
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Paleorrota, Museums in Porto Alegre, Museums established in 1998, Science museums in Brazil, Technology museums, Culture in Rio Grande do Sul

Porto Alegre Botanical Garden

The Porto Alegre Botanical Garden is a Foundation of Rio Grande do Sul located on the street Salvador França, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Located at -30.0517, -51.1772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.948 miles away.
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Parks and gardens in Porto Alegre, Botanical research institutes, Research institutes in Brazil

PPGMAp

The PPGMAp, or Programa de Pós-Graduação em Matemática Aplicada (Program of Graduation in Applied Mathematics), of the Mathematics Institute of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul was created in 1995, in Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. PPGMAp offers programs that lead to a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Applied Mathematics.

Located at -30.0722, -51.1204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.945 miles away.
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Education in Brazil, Mathematics education, Research institutes in Brazil, Mathematical institutes

Arena do Grêmio

Arena do Grêmio is a multi-use stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It was inaugurated on December 8, 2012. It is used mostly for football matches and as the home stadium of Grêmio, replacing the Estádio Olímpico Monumental. With 60,540 capacity, the stadium is one of the most modern venues in South America.

Located at -29.9734, -51.1944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.946 miles away.
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Football venues in Brazil, Stadiums under construction, Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Buildings and structures under construction in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Porto Alegre, Sports venues in Rio Grande do Sul

Port of Porto Alegre

The Port of Porto Alegre is a riverport located in Guaíba Lake in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is connected to Downtown Porto Alegre. Superintendência de Portos e Hidrovias (SPH) was established to manage and distribute cargoes throughout the State of Rio Grande do Sul. To assure effective operations, SPH seeks to provide modern infrastructure and technological support to the Port of Porto Alegre.

Located at -30.0175, -51.2283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.950 miles away.
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Transport in Brazil

Moinhos de Vento Park

Moinhos de Vento Park, popularly known as Parcão (literally "Big Park"), is an well-known park in Porto Alegre. It is located in the Moinhos de Vento neighborhood.

Located at -30.0275, -51.2008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.948 miles away.
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Parks and gardens in Porto Alegre

Passo do Sabão

Passo do Sabão (English: Soap Dale or Soap Pass) is a Brazilian district within the municipality of Viamão, in Rio Grande do Sul. It belongs to the group of three districts predominantely urban, with Viamão and Viamópolis. Passo do Sabão is also a district with a large population, with about 41% of the inhabitants of the municipality.

Located at -30.062, -51.1065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.944 miles away.
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Districts of Viamão, Populated places in Rio Grande do Sul

Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul

The Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul ("Museum of Natural Sciences of the Rio Grande do Sul Zoobotanical Foundation"), is a Brazilian museum located inside the Porto Alegre Botanical Garden. Open from Monday to Sunday 9am to 12pm and from 13h30 to 17h. Emerged in 1954 from the breakup of a natural history collection of the Júlio de Castilhos Museum.

Located at -30.0517, -51.1772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.948 miles away.
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Paleorrota, Geology museums in Brazil, Natural history museums in Brazil, Culture in Rio Grande do Sul, Museums in Porto Alegre

Bom Fim

Bom Fim is a neighborhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959. At the beginning of the 20th century, Jewish immigrants were clustered in Bom Fim, where they built a strong community. The author Moacyr Scliar was raised in the area and wrote a novel about it. Also, there is located a highly regarded private school of the city, the Projeto school.

Located at -30.0325, -51.2122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.949 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Porto Alegre, Populated places established in 1959

Três Figueiras

Três Figueiras is a neighbourhood of the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A residential neighbourhood, it embrace people from upper middle class to upper class, having lots of sophisticated houses. Três Figueiras was created by Law 2022 of December 7, 1959. There is located the Design School of Unisinos.

Located at -30.0336, -51.1722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.947 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Porto Alegre, Populated places established in 1959

Partenon, Porto Alegre

Partenon is a neighbourhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959. Partenon was named after the Parthenon Literary Society, officially founded in 1868 by a group of writers and intellectuals.

Located at -30.05, -51.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.949 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Porto Alegre, Populated places established in 1959

Marinha do Brasil Park

Marinha do Brasil Park is an urban park located in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was inaugurated in December 9, 1978, on 70,7 hectares of city-owned land. It is located in Praia de Belas neighbourhood.

Located at -30.0569, -51.2322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.951 miles away.
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Parks and gardens in Porto Alegre, Protected areas established in 1978

Auxiliadora, Porto Alegre

Auxiliadora is a neighbourhood (bairro) in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959. The neighbourhood was named after the Paróquia Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, whose building, inspired in the Église de la Madeleine in Paris, was constructed in 1961. Auxiliadora is also home to the Centro Cultural 25 de Julho, a German cultural centre.

Located at -30.0167, -51.1833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.947 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Porto Alegre

Farroupilha Park

Farroupilha Park (Parque Farroupilha in Portuguese), also known as Parque da Redenção, is a major urban park in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. The park was designed by French architect Alfred Agache and founded in September 19, 1935. Near to the Centro Histórico (Historic Centre), Farroupilha Park is located within a polygon formed by José Bonifácio, João Pessoa, Luiz Englert, Setembrina and Osvaldo Aranha Avenues.

Located at -30.0367, -51.2158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.949 miles away.
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Parks and gardens in Porto Alegre

Pepsi on Stage

Pepsi on Stage is a music venue in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. It has a capacity of 7,200. It is located in the neighbourhood of São João, near the Salgado Filho International Airport. Opened in 2006, Pepsi on Stage is the first of midsize arenas that follows the line of projects for Pepsi that includes Pepsi Stage in Amsterdam, Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York, and Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Located at -29.9875, -51.1767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.946 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Brazil, Concert halls in Brazil, Event venues established in 2006, Buildings and structures in Porto Alegre, Visitor attractions in Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre Public Market

The Porto Alegre Public Market, in downtown Porto Alegre, Brazil, is the City's oldest public market. It also is an important Historic Landmark and a well known meeting point, with many coffee shops and restaurants. The cornerstone was laid on August 29, 1864, building over an earlier and smaller market. Frederico Heydtmann designed the building, but his plan was substantially altered and enlarged. The inauguration took place on October 3, 1869.

Located at -30.0275, -51.2281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.950 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Porto Alegre, Retail markets in Brazil, Visitor attractions in Porto Alegre