Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Porto Alegre

Name: Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Address: Porto Alegre, Brazil

#22 among attractions in Porto Alegre

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Nossa Senhora das Dores Church is a Catholic church located in the city of Porto Alegre, at Rua dos Andradas,587. It is the oldest church in the city still standing. Its construction took a long time and the plan of the facade was modified when it was still under construction, showing today an eclectic style, but the interior is richly decorated with gilded woodcarving in a late Baroque style with neoclassical elements, besides having an important group of Baroque statues of Christ in natural size representing the Passion cycle. Headquarters of ancient religious traditions and a building of great historical and artistic significance, it was nationally protected by IPHAN.

Coordinates: 30°1'55"S, 51°14'8"W

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Centro (Centro Histórico)Porto Alegre Brazil

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Our Lady of Sorrows Church – 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.

0.6 miNE
Shopping, Market
Porto Alegre Public Market, Porto Alegre
15 min walk • The Porto Alegre Public Market, located in the heart of Porto Alegre, Brazil, stands as a vibrant testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and culinary diversity. A bustling hub since 1869, this historic market invites locals and tourists alike to explore an...
~1930 ftE
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Mother of God, Porto Alegre
10 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.
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu Júlio de Castilhos, Porto Alegre
11 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.
~1670 ftE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Theatro São Pedro, Porto Alegre
9 min walk • The São Pedro Theatre is the oldest theatre in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Usina do Gasômetro, Porto Alegre
12 min walk • 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...
0.6 miNE
Sailing, Historical place, Marina
Cais Mauá, Porto Alegre
15 min walk • Cais Mauá is a section of the river port of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, whose special characteristics made it protected by the National and Municipal Historic Heritage Sites. This wharf is part of the Port of Porto Alegre.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Cinema, Art gallery
Santander Cultural, Porto Alegre
10 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 ftE
30°2'1"S • 51°13'51"W
Palácio Piratini, Porto Alegre
9 min walk • Architecture
~280 ftS
30°1'58"S • 51°14'7"W
Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores, Porto Alegre
2 min walk • Church, Architecture
~1820 ftE
Palace, Architecture
Palácio da Justiça, Porto Alegre
9 min walk • The Palace of Justice is a building in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
~1540 ftNE
Park
Praça da Alfândega, Porto Alegre
8 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Our Lady of Sorrows Church?

Nearby attractions include Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores, Porto Alegre (2 min walk), Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana, Porto Alegre (2 min walk), Arteloja CCMQ, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), Praça Brigadeiro Sampaio, Porto Alegre (5 min walk).

How to get to Our Lady of Sorrows Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Our Lady of Sorrows Church:

Bus

Terminal da Lotação Rio Branco • Lines: 05.1 (7 min walk)
Terminal Cassiano Nascimento (11 min walk)

Metro

Mercado • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Rodoviária • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)

Ferry

Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre • Lines: Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba (17 min walk)