Vila Assunção

Vila Assunção is a neighbourhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959, being located on the bank of Guaíba Lake.

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Type: Suburb with 4,590 residents
Description: neighborhood in Porto Alegre
Also known as: “Vila Assuncao” and “Vila Assunção, Porto Alegre”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Iberê Camargo Foundation and Morro do Osso.

Iberê Camargo Foundation

Museum

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The Iberê Camargo Foundation is a cultural institution and museum located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of Brazilian painter Iberê Camargo. Iberê Camargo Foundation is situated 2½ km northeast of Vila Assunção.

Morro do Osso

Peak

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Morro do Osso is a peak.

Ilha do Presídio

Islet

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Ilha do Presídio is an islet, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Vila Assunção.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tristeza and Cristal.

Tristeza

Suburb

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Tristeza 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.

Cristal

Suburb

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Cristal is a neighbourhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959.