Farol Santander Porto Alegre
Farol Santander Porto Alegre, formerly known as Santander Cultural, is a Brazilian cultural center run by Banco Santander. It is located in a historic building in Alfândega Square, in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, in Rio Grande do Sul.Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Photo: Rodrigo.Argenton, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Opening hours:
Tuesday—Saturday: 10:00 AM—7:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM—7:00 PM - Type: Museum
- Description: Historical good listed by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Rio Grande do Sul in the city of Porto Alegre
- Also known as: “Agência Matriz Banco Meridional S.A”, “Banco da Província”, “Farol Santander”, and “Farol Santander Porto Alegre (antigo Santander Cultural)”
- Address: 1028 Rua 7 de Setembro, Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre, 90010-191
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Rio Grande do Sul Memorial and Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art.
Rio Grande do Sul Memorial
Museum
Photo: Tetraktys, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rio Grande do Sul Memorial is a cultural center in Porto Alegre, housed in a historic property located in Alfândega Square, in the city's historic center.
Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art
Museum
Town Hall of Porto Alegre
Town hall
Photo: Tetraktys, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Town Hall of Porto Alegre, also known as Old City Hall or Paço dos Açorianos, is a historic building in Porto Alegre, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, being one of the most characteristic and important architectural landmarks of the city. Town Hall of Porto Alegre is situated 190 metres northeast of Farol Santander Porto Alegre.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Centro Histórico and Cidade Baixa.
Centro Histórico
Suburb
Photo: Tetraktys, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Centro Histórico is a neighborhood of the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. The neighborhood was created by Law 2022 of December 7, 1959.
Cidade Baixa
Suburb
Photo: FrancoBras, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cidade Baixa is a neighborhood of the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. The neighborhood was created by the law number 2022 of December 7, 1959.
Praia de Belas
Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 br.
Praia de Belas is a neighborhood of the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959.
Farol Santander Porto Alegre
- Categories: building, cultural center, historic site, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Porto Alegre, Grande Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, South, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-30.02875° or 30° 1′ 44″ southLongitude
-51.2304° or 51° 13′ 49″ westInception
1932Levels
4Open location code
48XCXQC9+GROpenStreetMap ID
way 129176996OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museumOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q10368094
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Spanish—“Farol Santander Porto Alegre” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Agência Matriz Banco Meridional S.A”
- Portuguese: “Farol Santander Porto Alegre”
- Portuguese: “Farol Santander”
- Portuguese: “Santander Cultural”
- Spanish: “Farol Santander Porto Alegre”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cine Santander Cultural and Registro de Imóveis 2a. Zona.
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