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.
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.
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.
Rua da Praia
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rua da Praia during your visit to Porto Alegre. Experience the area's museums and theatre 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.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire Renaissance-style architecture, stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic work at one of Porto Alegre’s most important religious sites.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Historical Walk and Downtown Museums – 3.5 hours – Porto Alegre
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Porto Alegre
Top hotels in Centro Historico
Hotel Continental Business
"Bem localizado"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
"Room was decent! Very spacious but could be cleaner. Nice staff. Excellent breakfast. Easy parking!"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel
"Staff at the front desk: some people were helpful, others really need training, not helpful at all."
Reviewed on 28 May 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 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Dan Inn Express Porto Alegre by Nacional Inn
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Historico
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 MEME Santo de Casa Estacao Cultural.
Bom Fim
Travellers 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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