Porto Alegre is the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul and the biggest urban agglomeration of southern Brazil. The perfect blend of Brazilian-Portuguese and River Plate-Spanish cultures, added to a strong European heritage gives the city a unique background within Brazil. The city is one of the richest metropolis in the country, the state capital with the highest life quality and literacy rate (97%), the book capital of Brazil.
Currently, Porto Alegre is a service centered city in between the industrial part of the state (north-east) and the rural part (south). It is also called the "Mercosul Capital".
Here are some pictures so you can know the city.
 The South Sailing |
The Docks |
 Guaiba's Shore |
 Farroupilha Park |
 Monument of the Azorean |
 Metropolitan Cathedral |
 RS' Memorial |
 Sunset |
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