House of Ulhôa Cintra, Caçapava do Sul
Facts and practical information
The House of Ulhôa Cintra, also known as the House of Minister is a historic residence in Caçapava do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was built in the middle of the 19th century and was a meeting place of figures associated with the Ragamuffin War; it notably housed the printing press of their newspaper, O Povo. It was subsequently owned by José Pinheiro de Ulhôa Cintra and his family. The house is in a simple Portuguese colonial style, and covers 435 square metres. Casa de Ulhôa Cintra was listed as a historic structure by the Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute of Rio Grande do Sul in 1994. ()
Caçapava do Sul
House of Ulhôa Cintra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Dom Pedro II Citadel in Caçapava do Sul.