Praça Carlos Simão Arnt, Porto Alegre

Name: Praça Carlos Simão Arnt
Address: Porto Alegre, Brazil

#49 among attractions in Porto Alegre

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Praça Carlos Simão Arnt, known as Praça da Encol, is one of the best known squares in the city of Porto Alegre. It is located on Nilópolis Avenue, east side of the city, in Bela Vista neighborhood. It became known after the former construction company Encol adopted the area and completely remodeled it. The square initially had a surface area of approximately 24 thousand square meters, which was increased by two thousand square meters after a repossession suit with a favorable decision for the city government. It now has 26,670 square meters. It has three multi-sports courts, a covered bocce court, a playground, several benches, as well as a walking and jogging track.

It is also used for holding outdoor parties and concerts.

Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°2'10"S, 51°11'14"W

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Centro (Bela Vista)Porto Alegre Brazil

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Praça Carlos Simão Arnt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu de Ciências Naturais, Parque Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre Botanical Garden, Praça do Japão.

1.2 miSE
Science museum, Museum
Museu de Ciências Naturais, Porto Alegre
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1 miNW
Park
Parque Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre
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1.2 miSE
Park, Botanical garden
Porto Alegre Botanical Garden, Porto Alegre
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0.8 miNE
Park
Praça do Japão, Porto Alegre
20 min walk • Praça do Japão, sometimes called just "Praça Japão", is located in the Boa Vista neighborhood of the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Partenon, Porto Alegre
32 min walk • Partenon is a neighbourhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959. Partenon was named after the Parthenon Literary Society, officially founded in 1868 by a group of writers and intellectuals.
1.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Arquivo Histórico, Porto Alegre
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0.7 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Instituto Cervantes, Porto Alegre
18 min walk • Instituto Cervantes is a worldwide nonprofit organization created by the Spanish government in 1991. It is named after Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote and perhaps the most important figure in the history of Spanish literature.
1.3 miNE
Park
Praça Província de Shiga, Porto Alegre
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1.3 miNW
Park
Praça Doutor Maurício Cardoso, Porto Alegre
34 min walk • Doutor Maurício Cardoso Square is a square located in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is located between Félix da Cunha and Tobias da Silva streets, in the Moinhos de Vento neighborhood.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Library
Goethe-Institut, Porto Alegre
33 min walk • The Goethe-Institut is a non-profit German cultural association operational worldwide with 159 institutes, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and relations. Around 246,000 people take part in these German courses per year.
1.3 miNE
Park
Praça Professor Leonardo Macedônia, Porto Alegre
32 min walk • Praça Professor Leonardo Macedônia is a square located in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre. With an area of almost 20 thousand square meters, it has a playground and sports courts, and is located in the Boa Vista neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Praça Carlos Simão Arnt?

Nearby attractions include Instituto Cervantes, Porto Alegre (18 min walk), Praça do Japão, Porto Alegre (20 min walk), Três Figueiras, Porto Alegre (23 min walk).

How to get to Praça Carlos Simão Arnt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Praça Carlos Simão Arnt:

Bus

Terminal da Lotação João Abbott • Lines: 40.2 (5 min walk)
Terminal da Lotação Rio Branco • Lines: 05.1 (8 min walk)