Goncalo de Carvalho Street, Brazil

When the Spanish attacked the territory of Colonial Brazil in 1763, there was a threat of capturing the state’s capital. That is why it was decided to move the capital to another settlement, namely, to Porto Alegre. The capital city hasn’t changed since that time. Nine years later, the city officially became the capital of the state. The new status gave a powerful boost to all spheres of life. The city’s population was growing, the borders of Porto Alegre were expanding, and the economy was flourishing. The Civil War, which started in the 40s of the 19th century, was a hard period in the history of Porto Alegre. The city survived several sieges and attacks of the southern elites. Despite the inflicted damage, Porto Alegre managed to recover and regain its former importance.

There are no beaches in the city. Local people often go to Rio de Janeiro to enjoy sunbathing and swimming in the ocean. Despite this, there are interesting places that are worth visiting in Porto Alegre. Without a doubt, the Ruy Tedesco International Sport Club Museum is one of these venues. This museum exhibits different memorabilia that represents the history of football. Do you like this sport? In this museum, you can see different documents that cast light upon the development of football and learn more about the origins of this sport in Brazil. One of the halls exhibits a collection of items dedicated to football stars and their achievements.
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