Praça da Alfândega, Porto Alegre

Name: Praça da Alfândega
Address: Rua dos Andradas 1020, Porto Alegre, 90020-007, Brazil

#43 among attractions in Porto Alegre

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Praça da Alfândega, formerly Praça Senador Florêncio, is a public, historic, and tourist space in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Located in the Historic Center of the city, the square is protected by IPHAN and IPHAE. It is surrounded by important buildings, some of them equally historic and old, such as the Ado Malagoli Museum of Art of Rio Grande do Sul, the Memorial of Rio Grande do Sul, Santander Cultural, and the Porto Alegre Trade Club. Other buildings include the headquarters of Banrisul and Caixa Econômica Federal, and the Rua da Praia Shopping Mall.

Also at Praça da Alfândega, the Porto Alegre Book Fair is held traditionally every year since 1955, attracting thousands of visitors not only for the vast selection of books on offer, but also for the music, theater and dance performances.

Elevation: 52 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°1'45"S, 51°13'55"W

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Rua dos Andradas 1020Centro (Centro Histórico)Porto Alegre 90020-007 Brazil

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Praça da Alfândega – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1450 ftNE
Shopping, Market
Porto Alegre Public Market, Porto Alegre
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~1820 ftS
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God, Porto Alegre
9 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God also called Catedral Metropolitana de Porto Alegre is a cathedral of the Catholic Church which is located in the city center, in the Praça da Matriz in Porto Alegre a town in the State of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
~1900 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu Júlio de Castilhos, Porto Alegre
10 min walk • Júlio de Castilhos Museum is a museum located in the city of Porto Alegre. It is the oldest museum in Rio Grande do Sul state.
~1140 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Theatro São Pedro, Porto Alegre
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~1540 ftNE
Sailing, Historical place, Marina
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~520 ftE
Museum, Cinema, Art gallery
Santander Cultural, Porto Alegre
3 min walk • Farol Santander Porto Alegre, formerly called Santander Cultural, is a Brazilian cultural center maintained by Banco Santander in a historic building in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.
~1690 ftS
30°2'1"S • 51°13'51"W
Palácio Piratini, Porto Alegre
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~1670 ftSW
30°1'58"S • 51°14'7"W
Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores, Porto Alegre
9 min walk • Church, Architecture
~1220 ftSE
Palace, Architecture
Palácio da Justiça, Porto Alegre
6 min walk • The Palace of Justice is a building in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
~1480 ftSE
Park
Praça Marechal Deodoro, Porto Alegre
8 min walk • Praça Marechal Deodoro, better known as Praça da Matriz, is a public and historic space in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is located in the heart of the city, in the Historic Center, and has...
0.6 miE
30°1'47"S • 51°13'17"W
Centro Histórico-Cultural Santa Casa, Porto Alegre
17 min walk • Museum, History museum, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Praça da Alfândega?

Nearby attractions include Monumento ao General Osório, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), Monumento ao Barão do Rio Branco, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), Santander Cultural, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), Centro Cultural CEEE Erico Verissimo, Porto Alegre (5 min walk).

How to get to Praça da Alfândega by public transport?

The nearest stations to Praça da Alfândega:

Bus

Terminal da Lotação Rio Branco • Lines: 05.1 (2 min walk)
Terminal Cassiano Nascimento (3 min walk)

Metro

Mercado • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Rodoviária • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)

Ferry

Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre • Lines: Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba (10 min walk)