Usina do Gasômetro, Porto Alegre

Name: Usina do Gasômetro
Address: Av. Pres. João Goulart, 551, Porto Alegre, 90010-120, Brazil
Telephone: +55 51 3289-8100

#20 among attractions in Porto Alegre

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Facts and practical information

Usina do Gasômetro, or simply Gasômetro, is a former Brazilian power plant located in Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. Despite its name, it was actually a coal-fired power plant - the "Gasômetro" referred to the petroleum gas tanks that were distributed by pipeline to the city's residences that were located next to where the plant is today. With this, the tip of the city became known as "Ponta do Gasômetro" and the street around this tip as "Volta do Gasômetro". With the later installation of the thermoelectric plant, it was renamed "Ponta do Gasômetro Plant" or simply "Gasômetro Plant". It is a listed building by IPHAE.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°2'12"S, 51°14'28"W

Address

Av. Pres. João Goulart, 551Centro (Praia de Belas)Porto Alegre 90010-120 Brazil

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+55 51 3289-8100

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Usina do Gasômetro – 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Usina do Gasômetro open?

Usina do Gasômetro is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Usina do Gasômetro?

Nearby attractions include Praça Brigadeiro Sampaio, Porto Alegre (9 min walk), Justiça Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre (10 min walk), Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores, Porto Alegre (12 min walk), Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana, Porto Alegre (14 min walk).

How to get to Usina do Gasômetro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Usina do Gasômetro:

Bus

Terminal da Lotação Rio Branco • Lines: 05.1 (19 min walk)
Terminal da Lotação Restinga • Lines: 10.6 (22 min walk)

Metro

Mercado • Lines: 1 (27 min walk)

Ferry

Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre • Lines: Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba (29 min walk)