São Leopoldo is an important Brazilian
industrial city located in the south state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Geography: It occupies a total
area of 103.9 km² (around 80 km² urban area) at about 30 km from the State
Capital, Porto Alegre. The climate is sub-tropical, with temperatures varying
from 2°C minimum at winter to more than 40°C maximum during summer time.
Summers are fairly dry.
History: Established on 25 July of 1824 by German immigrants,
São Leopoldo is considered the cradle of German culture in Brazil, that is to
say, it is the first official city designed by the national Brazilian governor
to start the German plan of immigration in the country. It had, in 2006, a
population of approximately 210000. São Leopoldo is one of the 13 cities along
the Rota Romântica ('Romantic Route'), a touristic scenic route that runs from
the State Capital towards the Serra Gaúcha.
Some Tourist Attractions:
Boat Martim Pescador: The boat was built to be a room floating. Through a walk by Sinos River, it is possible to know the journey experienced by German immigrants, who came to the city sailing by the river.
Address: Rua da Praia, 50 -
Rio dos Sinos
Phone: 51 3590 6472
Sinodal School: Founded on 19/05/1936 on the occasion of the fiftieth
anniversary of the Synod Riograndense, is located in Morro do Espelho (Mirror Mountain) in a
beautiful green area. There you can visit the Museum of the Synod. The building
of the former boarding school was erected in 1937 and the former boarding
school in 1947.
Address: Avenida Doutor
Mário Sperb, 874 - Morro do Espelho
Phone: 51 3592 1584
Train Museum: Old railway station São Leopoldo and first station
built in Rio Grande do Sul. The Center for Preservation of the History of
railway in the state was founded on 9 March of 1985. Portrays the story of the
time when Maria Fumaça (Maria Smoke) charmed population.
Address: Rua Lindolfo Collor, 61 – Centro
Phone: 51 3591 8853
Sanctuary Sacred Heart of
Jesus – Priest Reus: Where is the
tomb of Father John Baptist Reus. Built between the years 1958 and 1968 is
visited by pilgrims and devotees..
Address: Rua Leonel Françal,
134 - Padre Réus
Phone: 51 3592 1574
Valley of the Bells University
– Unisinos: One of the largest
private universities in Brazil, has about 28000 students. With 35 years of
existence is maintained by Antonio Vieira Society, the Society of Jesus.
Address: Avenida Unisinos,
950 - Cristo Rei - 93022-000
Phone: 51 3591 1122
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