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Centro Cultural Usina do Gasometro (Gasometer Factory)

Av. Joao Goulart, 551, Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Ranked #20 of 72 attractions in Porto Alegre
Type: Other
Owner description: An old thermoelectric powerhouse of the city that was active from 1928 to 1974. Since 1991, it's one of the most important cultural centers of the... more » Owner description: An old thermoelectric powerhouse of the city that was active from 1928 to 1974. Since 1991, it's one of the most important cultural centers of the State. « less
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Porto Alegre
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The most important thing you should know about Usina Do Gasômetro is that it´s not only a cultural center, you gotta take advantage of the entire complex. People who live in Porto Alegre usually reffer (or refer?) to "Gasômetro" as the whole Rio Guaiba´s shore. First of all, prefer to visit it in the morning, specially in the weekends, when... More

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Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

The old bilding is a landmark of a time that will not come back. The old structure is well preserved and used as a show place. From there you can see the Guaiba River or lake. Very nice spot to walk around. Usually very crowded on weekends

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012

Having been raised in Porto Alegre, I've visited the Gasometro many times through the years and it feels like it's a never ending work in progress space. Of all times I've been there, only once I saw it blooming, for a student/career fair. All other times it looked like a lot of empty space for nothing.

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Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Huge cavernous spaces on three levels and what seemed to be on-going renovations. Not one of the staff seemed to know that only one floor had displays of any sort. We saw very funny editorial cartoons, caricatures by student artists and some impressionist paintings. It was not worth the dusty walk from Centro.

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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Nice view but the infrastructure needs improvement

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

A beautiful flagship and postcard of this pleasant city, but nothing else.

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Rio de Janeiro
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

A surprisingly good cultural space in the old Gasometro (gas works) building A rare and well succeeded new use for an old industrial installation, giving birth to a multifunction cultural center, with beautiful architectural solutions to the old building. The location alone would be worth a visit, for the awesome scenery, by the riverside, with fiery sunsets over the horizon... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

but it stops on that, there you can see the guaiba and have a good view

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Sao Paulo, SP
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74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

Former Porto Alegre's gas power plant, was deactivated a long time ago and turned into a Cultural Center. They have a theater showing alternative movies and eventual exhibitions. The building is by Guaiba River, which makes it more interesting.

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Dublin, Ireland
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106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2011

It is a meeting point for everybody in Porto Alegre! You can enjoy a tour on the Guaiba river. There is a beautiful view of the city. Many attractions as workshops and galleries . A place to stay and see the beautiful Sunset in Porto Alegre! Its a special place, you cant miss it.

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