Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho, Porto Alegre
Facts and practical information
Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho, also called Parque da Harmonia, is an urban park in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, planned and built in the administration of Mayor Guilherme Socias Villela. It is located in the Praia de Belas neighborhood and covers 65 hectares.
Surrounded by the avenues Loureiro da Silva, Augusto de Carvalho and Edvaldo Pereira Paiva, the park was initially called Porto dos Casais, and later was renamed Parque da Harmonia by municipal law nº 5066 of 1981. On March 25, 1987, by municipal law 5885, it was renamed Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho, in honor of the founder of the communication group Rede Brasil Sul.
The Estância da Harmonia, a replica of a typical gaucho ranch, is integrated into the park.
Centro (Praia de Belas)Porto Alegre
Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God, Museu Júlio de Castilhos, Theatro São Pedro, Usina do Gasômetro.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho?
How to get to Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho by public transport?
Bus
- Terminal da Lotação Rio Branco • Lines: 05.1 (20 min walk)
- Terminal da Lotação Restinga • Lines: 10.6 (21 min walk)
Metro
- Mercado • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
Ferry
- Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre • Lines: Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba (30 min walk)