Sightseeing city bus tour in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul

 

- Sightseeing city bus tour"Linha Tourismo" -

 

"Linha Tourismo" sightseeing city tour bus.

It was an open-top double-decker bus.

The sightseeing bus drove through the road along the palm trees.
It was very tropical atmosphere. 

 

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- around Praça da Matriz -

Catedral Metropolitana is located in front of Praça da Matriz.

 

Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores is a tall & big church.

the Municipal Chamber/cityhall

[Portuguese: Paço Municipal de Porto Alegre 

/ Prefeitura Velha / Paço dos Açorianos].

 

 

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 The bus ran along the Guaíba river [Portuguese: rio Guaíba].

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We saw the Estádio Beira-Rio.
(Official name: Estádio José Pinheiro Borda)
Estádio Beira-Rio is the home stadium of Sport Club International.

Episode of Sightseeing city bus tour "Linha Tourismo" in Porto Alegre

Tomo & Chouchou went to Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil because some of our Brazilian friends lived in Porto Alegre. Our friend took us to the sightseeing city bus tour called "Linha Tourismo". It was very colorful bus with very Brazilian taste. This bus was an open-top double-decker bus, so we could enjoy the scenery and take photos. 
The center of Porto Alegre is around Praça da Matriz. Around Praça da Matriz, we could see many buildings which had been made during the colonial period. It was very interesting to see them.
Catedral Metropolitana was located in front of Praça da Matriz. Mural painting of Catedral Metropolitana was very bright and beautiful.
Another church in Porto Alegre called Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores was surprisingly a tall and big church. There were very long stairs till the entrance of church. Beautiful white-color church was like a castle!
We found a building with orange wall and white pillar. We were wondering what it was... We guessed it was a casino or a hotel. Actually it was the Municipal Chamber/cityhall called Paço Municipal de Porto Alegre [or Prefeitura Velha or Paço dos Açorianos]. If the cityhall is like that, we would be happy to go there.
Linha tourismo sightseeing bus also runs along the Guaíba river [rio Guaíba].
Guaíba river was very large river. At the beginning, we thought it was the sea not the river. The wind coming from the river was very comfortable. Some people were relaxed on the lawn beside the river. It's nice and recommending spot to see the city of Porto Alegre from the riverside.
And, we saw the Estádio Beira-Rio. Official name is Estádio José Pinheiro Borda. Estádio Beira-Rio is the home stadium for the Brazilian football team of Porto Alegre "Sport Club International". Estádio Beira-Rio was the one of the stadiums to host 2014 FIFA World Cup. When Tomo & Chouchou saw Estádio Beira-Rio, there was no roof for the stands. The roof had been constructed for World Cup. Exterior of the stadium also had been renovated. Anyway we were lucky to see the stadium before the renovation for 2014 FIFA World Cup!



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Maracanã Stadium [Estádio do Maracanã] in Rio de Janeiro

Maracanã Stadium
Estádio do Maracanã

On the floor of the entrance of Maracana Stadium, 

there was Calçada da Fama do Estádio do Maracanã 

where footprints of famous great football players 

such as Zico, Pelé, Ronaldo etc. are.

inside Maracanã Stadium 

[Portuguese: Estádio do Maracanã].

Player's locker room

Player's bathtubs

Player's shower room

the corridor for the players from the locker room to the pitch.

many photos of successive football players 

on the wall of player's corridor.

Episode of Maracanã Stadium [Estádio do Maracanã]

Tomo&Chouchou went to the Maracanã Stadium [Estádio do Maracanã] in Rio de Janeiro which was constructed for FIFA World Cup in 1950, and which was also famous for Maracanazo (Maracanaço).

On the floor of entrance of Maracana Stadium, there was Calçada da Fama do Estádio do Maracanã where footprints of famous great football players such as Zico, Pelé, Ronaldo etc. are. We were alrady excited to see them at the entrance!
When we enterd inside, we could see the big field. We were so excited to be in the stadium where so many famous football players had been playing.
We could also enter the waiting room of the players at Maracana stadium. It was very interesting to see players' locker room, bathtubs, shower room and the corridor for the players from the locker room to the pitch. On the wall of this corridor from the locker room to the pitch, there were many photos of successive football players. It was very enjoyable to see them.
Of course, it is fun to see the football match but also it's enjoyable to see the secret area where only players can enter.
We were so satisfied with such a special experience! We think we will be able to enjoy watching soccer game more as we know the player's waiting room. :-)
It was very valuable trip in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil!

FYI, 2014 FIFA World Cup took place in Brazil. The final match of 2014 World Cup was played at Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics took place in Estádio do Maracanã.
Maracana stadium was partially rebuilt for 2014 FIFA World Cup. When Tomo&Chouchou went to Maracana stadium, it was in 2006. So these photos of Maracana stadium was based in 2006.

Tomo&Chouchou's advice for visiting Maracana stadium

When there are events or football match, or when it's on weekends, it's not open for visitors. We advise you to check in advance if you visit the stadium.



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