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CROSSING THE 3 0 ° S PA R A L L E L
I T I NERARY IN MOINHOS DE VENTO
T h e finest in the city
Moinhos de Vento is considered to be the finest
neighborhood in the city. This is nothing new and
derives from a long history of illustrious residents.
From the 1930s, the neighborhood had
consolidated itself as an upper class area, being an
extension of Av. Independência that had
previously held this status. The neighborhood was
home to many important businessmen and
industrialists of the time, such as the entrepreneur
A.J. Renner. Brazilian political figures also
circulated in Moinhos de Vento, including former
gaúcho Presidents of Brazil Getúlio Vargas and
João Goulart, while visiting relatives, and former
governor Leonel Brizola, who lived there.
Origin
The neighborhood's name goes back to the windmills
formerly installed near the area and used for grinding
wheat, a crop introduced in Porto Alegre in the
mid-eighteenth century. It is known that in 1835 the
activity had already been discontinued due to the
decrease in cultivated area. Some equipment and
installations in the late nineteenth and early twentieth
century spurred on the development of the
neighborhood, such as the "Independencia" trolley cars,
created by Companhia Carris Urbanos, the Hidráulica
Moinhos de Vento (waterworks), the Prado Independência
(hippodrome) and the field of Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto
Alegrense (the latter two then located where Parcão now
stands).
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MOINHOS DE VENTO
The neighborhood in action
Currently, the neighborhood is a hallmark in terms of
quality of life, the excellent structure of Parcão and
the clean, tree-lined streets. Apart from that, it's also
worth visiting Moinhos de Vento for its shops and
services, including clothing boutiques, sophisticated
home decor and furniture stores and many cafés,
bars and restaurants. What it has to offer stands out
not only for the quantity of options: when it comes
to cuisine, many of "the best in town" are
concentrated there. This itinerary provides tips to
help you start discovering a neighborhood where
every street holds a pleasant surprise!
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MAIN ATTRACTIONS MOINHOS DE VENTO ITINERARY
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Hidráulica Moinhos de Vento
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#200 24 de Outubro – Moinhos de Vento
Daily, from 7:30 AM to 8 PM.
At the end of the nineteenth century, the old Hydráulica
Guaybense installed water tanks in Moinhos. At the time,
water was taken from Lake Guaíba and distributed without
treatment. In 1904, the locale was bought by the City to
modernize the supply in the city. The Hidráulica("Waterworks") provided
excellent technical conditions for water treatment, as well as a beautiful
architectural design done by Cristiano de La Paix Gelbert and built by Theo
Wiedesrsphan. The building and gardens, inspired by the Palace of
Versailles, in Paris, are still a great setting for a stroll, resting on the outdoor
benches and enjoying the scenery, as has been the custom in the city since
the inauguration of the waterworks in 1928.
Tip: Visit the art gallery in the basement of the old hydraulic tower.
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
FREE ADMISSION
GUIDED TOUR (BY APPOINTMENT)
SALE OF CRAFTS/SOUVENIRS
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
COFFEE SHOP
RESTAURANT
Calçada da Fama (Walk of Fame)
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Fernando Gomes Street, between 24 de Outubro St. and
Padre Chagas St.
This is the name by which a short stretch of Fernando Gomes
Street came to be known. No one knows for sure the reason
for the nickname, just that it was an allusion to the Hollywood
“Walk of Fame” in Los Angeles. Together with Padre Chagas
St., Hilário Ribeiro St. and Dinarte Ribeiro St., the area forms the most
glamorous itinerary of the city. During the day, the leafy streets, cafés and
charming boutiques are cozy venues for strolling and enjoying fine moments.
At night, the restaurants, bars and nightclubs, ranging from contemporary to
classic style, provide excellent food and fun.
Tip: Choose one of the cafés with outdoor tables, settle into the sophisticated ambiance and savor a delicious sparkling wine from Rio Grande do Sul.
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Houses of historical and cultural interest
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229 and 295 Santo Inácio St. Row houses: Luciana de
Abreu St., between 24 de Outubro St. and Barão de Santo
Ângelo St. Barão de Sant'Angelo St., between Hilário
Ribeiro St. and Dinarte Ribeiro St. Félix da Cunha, starting
at number 1143.
The neighborhood maintains a series of examples of
residential buildings dating from the early twentieth century, of great
historical and architectural value. These include mansions that housed
old established families, linked especially to agriculture, industry and
trade, and row houses built in the 1930s for rental at the time.
Tip: Thrill to the cafés and shops installed in the old buildings, full of
charm and history.
Castelo Branco Monument
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Moinhos de Ventos Park (northwest side)
Besides its aesthetic and artistic value, this monument refers
back to the controversies it caused. The initiative to honor the
first president of the military dictatorship, Mal. Castelo Branco,
sprang from groups linked to trade and industry associations in
the state. Three artists were invited: Xico Stockinger and
Vasco Prado, who turned down the job due to their dissent with the military
regime, and Carlos Tenius, who developed the work which was composed of a
huge set of three soldiers, 28 meters tall. The sculpture leaves out any winged
compositions, common in other works of the artist, since they refer to
freedom, an ideal that was far from being a reality at the time.
Tip: Look closely at the monument and build your own perception. Some
argue that the long thin bases demonstrate the lack of stability of the
soldiers and their distance from the people.
Moinhos de Vento Park (Parcão)
Comendador Caminha Street (no street number)
The 11.5 hectare area is dissected by Av. Goethe, carving
out two distinct spheres in Parcão. The two areas are
well-frequented from the early hours of the morning
until late afternoon for walking, jogging and cycling.
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Weekends in Parcão are synonymous with beautiful
people, rounds of chimarrão on the grass and relaxation. The sports
facilities offer tennis courts, bocce courts, skating and athletics tracks
and soccer and multipurpose courts. The park has pretty gardens and a
lake inhabited by turtles, geese, teals and fish.
Tip: Visit a beautiful replica of an Azorean windmill where a library for
children and youth operates.
Tourist Information Center – CIT
0800 517686
CIT Linha Turismo
Tv. Do Carmo, 84 – Cidade Baixa
+55 (51) 3289.0176
Daily, from 8 AM to 6 PM
CIT Bom Fim Market
Osvaldo Aranha Avenue, store 11 – Farroupilha Park (Redenção)
Daily, from 8:30 AM to 6 PM
CIT Salgado Filho International Airport
Av. Severo Dulius, 90010, ground floor – São João
Daily, from 8 AM to 10 PM
CIT Historic District
Mercado Público Central – store 99, ground floor – Historic District
Monday through Saturday, from 9 AM to 6 PM
CIT Usina do Gasômetro
Av. Pres. João Goulart, 551 – Historic District
Tuesday through Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM
POINT Aerolíneas Argentinas
Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 267 - Historic District
Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 PM to 6 PM
POINT Vinum Enoteca
52 Marques do Herval Street - Moinhos de Vento
Monday through Saturday, from 9 AM to 10 PM
POINT Pousada do Parque
32 Antenor Lemos Street - Menino Deus
Daily, from 9 AM to 6 PM
POINT Catsul - Catamarã
Gate B3 do Cais do Porto - Av. Mauá, 1050 - Historic District
Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM. Saturday from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Sundays and holidays from 9 AM to 7 PM.
POINT Sala VIP Ouro e Prata
Largo Vespasiano J. Veppo, 70 - 2º floor - Historic District
Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 11:45 PM. Saturday from 7
AM to 11:45 PM. Sundays and public holidays from 3:30PM to 11:45
PM.
Department of Tourism
Travessa do Carmo, 84 - Porto Alegre/RS | Brasil
Phone: +55 51 3289.6700 | www.portoalegre.travel
May/2013 - Photography: ¹ Ivo Gonçalves/PMPA; ²Alfonso Abraham; ³Divulgação PMPA; ⁴Divulgação DMAE;
5Gabriela Landeira