PORTO ALEGRE / RIO GRANDE DO SUL HOST CITY

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1 PORTO ALEGRE / RIO GRANDE DO SUL HOST CITY A set of multiple expressions, from varied faces, ethnicities and religions make Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul into a place where contrasts and differences are always welcome. The city was founded in 1772 by Portuguese couples from the Azores. Throughout the following centuries, it has become home to immigrants from all over the world, particularly Germans, Italians, Spanish, Africans, Polish and Lebanese, as well as Catholics, Jewish, Protestants and Muslims. Considered one of the best Brazilian metropolises in terms of quality of life by the United Nations Organization (UN), it has over a million trees in its streets and has been awarded 80

2 awards and titles. Consequently, it is one of the best cities in the country to live in, work at, do business, study and have fun. Porto Alegre in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Beira Rio Stadium Without a doubt, the Beira-Rio stadium is one of the most prepared grounds in the country for the World Cup. It provides fans and professionals involved in matches all the necessary comfort and safety. The so-called Giant will have new stands after the renovation works are finished. In addition, the area for fans, boxes, as well as the new press and hospitality sectors will be completely covered by the roof. Furthermore, all of the stadium s surrounding area is being revamped. A conventions centre is being built, as well as a five star hotel, a sport medical centre, commercial buildings, a tourist police station and work is being done to recover the Guaíba waterfront. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 62 thousand people and will be the stage of five 2014 FIFA World Cup matches. Four matches in the group stage and one in the round of sixteen. Matches at the Beira-Rio Stadium: Group stage Match :00pm E3 v E4 Match :00pm B4 v B2 Match :00pm H4 v H2 Match :00pm F4 v F1 Round of Sixteen Match :00pm 1FG v 2H Main tourist attractions Brique da Redenção Brique da Redenção is one of Porto Alegre s most visited and traditional spots. Basically, it is a big art fair that since 1978, when it was called the Flea Market, has turned the Redenção Park into Porto Alegre s most popular and visited spot on Sundays. There is a little of everything at the Brique, for instance, one can buy antiques, drawings, paintings, handcrafts and try a few tasty snacks from the state of Bahia and Arabic spices. Opening hours: Sundays from 09:00am to 05:00pm Address: Avenida José Bonifácio by Farroupillha Park Mario Quintana Culture House

3 It is housed in the building of the old and posh Hotel Majestic. In fact, the building underwent restoration in 1990 and in 1982 it was listed by the state. The name pays homage to one of Brazil s most important poets, Mario Quintana, who lived at the hotel for almost fifteen years. The centre is one of the most complete culture houses in Latin America. It has two theatres with capacity for 300 people, plus five rooms where performances may be held, able to cater for between 20 and 148 people. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 09:00am to 09:00pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm to 09:00pm Rua dos Andradas, 736 Centro Histórico Phone: (51) Website: Rio Grande do Sul Art Museum (MARGS) The prominent building on Alfandega Square, measuring close to five thousand square metres was designed by German architect Theo Wiederspaghn and built in 1913 to house the Tax Office. Since 1978, the sumptuous building, with stained glass windows and ornaments has been home of the Rio Grande do Sul Art Museum (MARGS). The permanent collection is considered one of the most important in the country. Twentieth century Rio Grande do Sul art is the basis of the collection, which features works from artists like Iberê Camargo, Glauco Rodrigues, Alice Brueggemann, Maria Lídia Magliani and Carlos Scliar. In relation to Brazilian art, there is a section with paintings from Portinari, Di Cavalcanti, Lasar Segall, Guignard, Manaby Mabe, among others. In relation to foreign paintings, there are some valuable European items dating back to the end of the 19 th century and from other Latin American contemporary artists. Praça da Alfândega, s/n Centro Histórico Phone: (51) Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 07:00pm - free admission São Pedro Theatre Inaugurated in 1858, when Porto Alegre was called São Pedro Province, the venue is considered one of the most beautiful theatres in the country. The building features a Baroque Portuguese style on the outside, and on the inside, it is decorated in velvet and gold. The seats in the theatre are spread out in the shape of a horseshoe, a characteristic of Italian venues at the time. The building has been listed by the State Historic Heritage Institute since Theatre s Café. Set up in the upper foyer, it takes up a wide balcony with outdoor tables overlooking Matriz Square. It is a good place for a happy hour, famous for its theme based menus inspired by works from exhibitions. It is open between Tuesdays and Fridays, from 12:00pm to 09:00pm, and from 12:00pm to 07:00pm when there is a show on. Praça Marechal Deodoro, s/n Centro Histórico Phone: (51) Public Market The building was officially opened in 1869 and it provides a link to the city's memory, tradition, diversity, beauty and imagination. Over 100 thousand people move between the 107 stalls and shops spread throughout the Public Market s two storeys every day. In addition to being listed

4 as a historic and cultural heritage site of Porto Alegre, one can find practically anything at the market: pproducts and utensils from Rio Grande do Sul, exotic fruit and vegetables, spices and delicacies from the international cuisine, Afro-Brazilian religious items, handcrafts, bakeries, wine and cachaça shops. In this festival of smells, colours and taste, there are also cosy cafés and the famous homemade ice cream from stall 40, as well as cold beer and great restaurants. Lago Glênio Peres s/n Centro Histórico Phone: (51) Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 07:30am to 07:30pm. Saturdays from 07:30am to 06:30pm. Except for Saturdays, restaurants stay open till late. Guaíba waterfront The Guaíba Lake is part of Porto Alegre s landscape identity. The waterfront extends over a distance of 72 km and is one of the city s busiest outdoor leisure areas. Several boats offer trips through the Guaíba and Jacuí Delta canals. On these trips, visitors may visit 16 islands, canals, swamps and marshes that result from the meeting of the rivers Gravataí, Sinos, Caí and Jacuí. In fact, it is the waters that come through the Delta that make up the Guaíba Lake, whose waters follow onto Patos Lagoon and then, onto the Atlantic Ocean. The boat trips provide visitors with an opportunity to see Porto Alegre's best views, as well as the yellow warehouses on Mauá Port, which reminds us of the city's port based origin. Another excellent choice is to visit Ipanema Beach, on the city s south zone, where one may take a stroll by the lake and enjoy the many bars and restaurants on the waterfront. It is one of the best spots in the city to watch the sunset over the Guaíba Lake, considered by locals one of the most beautiful in the world. Airport Official name: Salgado Filho international Airport IATA Code: POA Telephone: + 55 (51) Address: Av. Severo Dullius, Anchieta, Porto Alegre - RS, Taxi: Cootaero Telephone: + 55 (51) Location: 1 st floor passenger terminals 1 and 2 Hours of operation: 24 hours Transport*: Average price for a taxi between the airport and the City Centre: Rate 1 R$ and Rate 2 R$ * Routes and means of transport will change after the Operational Plans for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are drawn up Urban transport: Conorte company provides urban bus lines to Porto Alegre's International Airport. B09 AEROPORTO/IGUATEMI B091 AEROPORTO/IGUATEMI/ANCHIETA For further information: Fact sheet:

5 Population: 1,409,351 Area: km² Altitude: 10 metres Area code: 51 Voltage: 127 V Temperature: average of 19.5 C Vegetation Atlantic Forest, marshes and pampa Climate: humid subtropical Contacts - Federal Government s World Cup Portal - Ministry of Sport +55(61) Imprensa@esporte.gov.br - Rio Grande do Sul Government (51) / / copa2014.rs@gmail.com nathalia@sel.rs.gov.br (Nathalia Ely) martha-voigt@copa2014.rs.gov.br (Martha Voigt) - Porto Alegre City Hall - Extraordinary Secretariat for 2014 World Cup Related Matters - SECOPA (51) / / copa2014.rs@gmail.com nathalia@sel.rs.gov.br (Nathalia Ely) martha-voigt@copa2014.rs.gov.br (Martha Voigt) - Secretariat of Tourism Tourist Police Station + 55 (51) Rio Grande do Sul State Secretariat of Tourism Telephone: (51) Location: Passenger Terminal I 1 st floor Opening hours: from 08:00am to 10:00pm Porto Alegre Secretariat of Tourism Telephone: + 55 (51) Location: Passenger Terminal I 1st floor Tourist Information Office CIT General number: Salgado Filho international Airport Address: Av. Severo Dulius, São João.

6 Opening hours: every day from 08:00am to 10:00pm Telephone: CIT at Historic Centre Address: Largo Glênio Peres, s/n - Sala 99, Mercado Público - Centro Histórico Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 09:00am to 06:00pm Telephone: Bom Fim Market CIT Address: Av. Osvaldo Aranha, s/n - Loja 11, Mercado do Bom Fim - Parque Farroupilha Opening hours: ddaily from 09:00am to 06:00pm Telephone: CIT at Usina do Gasômetro Address: Av. João Goulart, Centro Histórico Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00am to 06:00pm Telephone: Tourist Information Office (CIT) Linha Turismo Address: Travessa do Carmo, 84 - Cidade Baixa Opening hours: daily from 08:00am to 06:00pm Telephone: (51) POINT Tourist Guidance and Information Bureau POINT Vinum Enoteca. Rua Marques do Herval, 52 - Moinhos de Vento Monday to Saturday from 09:00am to 10:00pm POINT Pousada do Parque. Rua Antenor Lemos, 32 - Menino Deus. Daily from 09:00am to 06:00pm POINT Aerolíneas Argentinas Av. Senador Salgado Filho, Centro Histórico Monday to Friday from 09:00am to 01:00pm and 01:30pm to 06:00pm Distances

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