PUCRS, Porto Alegre

#23 among attractions in Porto Alegre

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The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a private non-profit Catholic university. With campuses in the Brazilian cities of Porto Alegre and Viamão, it is the largest private university of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the first university founded by the Catholic religious institute of the Marist Brothers. PUCRS is considered the best private university of Brazil's Southern Region by the Ministry of Education, and one of the best private universities in the country, with FGV, PUC-Rio and the PUC-SP. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°3'37"S, 51°10'17"W

Address

6681 Avenida IpirangaPartenonPorto Alegre Brazil

Contact

+55 51 3320-3500

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PUCRS – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu de Ciências Naturais, Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia, Porto Alegre Botanical Garden, Shopping Iguatemi.

0.7 miNW
Science museum, Museum
Museu de Ciências Naturais, Porto Alegre
18 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Porto Alegre, the Museu de Ciências Naturais – or the Natural Science Museum – stands as a beacon of knowledge and exploration for those keen on delving into the natural world. This esteemed institution offers visitors an in-depth...
~1640 ftNW
Interactive science and tech museum
Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia, Porto Alegre
8 min walk • The Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia (Museum of Science and Technology) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is a beacon of knowledge and innovation. This educational hub, nestled in the heart of the city, is a place where curiosity is both sparked and satisfied.
0.7 miNW
Park, Botanical garden
Porto Alegre Botanical Garden, Porto Alegre
18 min walk • The Porto Alegre Botanical Garden is a Foundation of Rio Grande do Sul located on the street Salvador França, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
2.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Shopping Iguatemi, Porto Alegre
63 min walk • Shopping Iguatemi Porto Alegre is a shopping center located in the city of Porto Alegre.
2.8 miS
Church
Santuário Mãe de Deus, Porto Alegre
72 min walk • The Archdiocesan Sanctuary Nossa Senhora Madre de Deus is a Catholic church located at the top of the Pedra Redonda hill, Santuário Street, near Alpes Road, in Porto Alegre. The project for the building dates back to 1987, but its construction was...
2 miNE
Temple
Porto Alegre Brazil Temple, Porto Alegre
51 min walk • The Porto Alegre Brazil Temple is the 102nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Porto Alegre Temple overlooks the city from the east toward a large river and port for which the city is named.
2.6 miN
Park
Parque Germânia, Porto Alegre
66 min walk • Parque Germânia, also called by its former name, Parque Alemanha, is a park located in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, situated in the Jardim Europa neighborhood.
2.3 miN
Park
Praça do Japão, Porto Alegre
60 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.
1.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Partenon, Porto Alegre
48 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.
1.9 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Arquivo Histórico, Porto Alegre
48 min walk • Arquivo Histórico de Porto Alegre Moysés Vellinho is a public archive located in the city of Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is the institution where the documentary heritage of the city is stored, available to the...
2.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Agronomia, Porto Alegre
68 min walk • Agronomia is a neighbourhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was created by Law 4166 from September 21, 1976, but had its limits modified in 1990 and 1997.

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Which popular attractions are close to PUCRS?

Nearby attractions include Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia, Porto Alegre (8 min walk), Porto Alegre Botanical Garden, Porto Alegre (18 min walk), Museu de Ciências Naturais, Porto Alegre (18 min walk).

How to get to PUCRS by public transport?

The nearest stations to PUCRS:

Bus

Terminal Alameda (16 min walk)
Terminal da Lotação Jardim Botânico • Lines: 03.3 (22 min walk)