Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa, Porto Alegre

Name: Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa
Address: Avenida Independencia 75, Porto Alegre, 90035-074, Brazil
Telephone: +55 51 3214 8255

#48 among attractions in Porto Alegre

Museum, History museum, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa (address: Avenida Independencia 75) is a place located in Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, theater.

It is situated at an altitude of 121 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 30°1'47"S latitude and 51°13'17"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal da Lotação Santana (bus, 5 min walk), Mercado (metro, 13 min walk), Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre (ferry, 13 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Praça Dom Feliciano (park, 3 min walk), UFCSPA (universities and schools, 3 min walk), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 30°1'47"S, 51°13'17"W

Address

Avenida Independencia 75Centro (Centro Histórico)Porto Alegre 90035-074 Brazil

Contact

+55 51 3214 8255

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Porto Alegre

Day trips

Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Porto Alegre Public Market, Parque Farroupilha, Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God, Museu Júlio de Castilhos.

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Church
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Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
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Universities and schools
UFCSPA, Porto Alegre
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Sailing, Historical place, Marina
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Library
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Architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa open?

Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa?

Nearby attractions include Praça Dom Feliciano, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), UFCSPA, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Porto Alegre (4 min walk), Praça Otávio Rocha, Porto Alegre (5 min walk).

How to get to Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa:

Bus

Terminal da Lotação Santana • Lines: 30.3 (5 min walk)
Termina de Lotação Avenida Otávio Rocha (6 min walk)

Metro

Mercado • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Rodoviária • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre • Lines: Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba (13 min walk)