Porto Alegre Travel Information
Historical Places in Porto Alegre
 Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana - MAP 7
This 'house of culture' named after Porto Alegre's greatest poet, Mario Quintana, offers a plethora of cultural activities that take place in its many galleries, spaces, libraries, theaters, and cinemas. There is always something going on: an art exhibit, a local theater play, an alternative European film, dance and music performances, you name it. There are also cafes and coffee shops.
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 Piratini Palace - MAP 3 The Piratini Palace is the current seat of state government of Rio Grande do Sul Although his first construction plan was launched in 1894, the space was never officially opened, since changes in architectural projects were responsible for countless adaptations of the works were taken up throughout the twentieth century. The Porto Alegre government, however, occupies the building since 1921.
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