Church of the Immaculate Conceição
Noted for its modern architecture and long, stained glass windows.
Located in Vila Rezende, an industrialized neighborhood alongside
the right bank of the river.
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Saint Anthony Cathedral
Built in roman style for 1,000 people in 1959. Located downtown.
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Harbor Street
It used to be a fishermen's neighborhood. Some of them still
live in the small houses built along the river. They tell old
stories and remember the time of the abundant fish (piracema).
Fishing rods and bate (worms) for the visitors can be bought
at some of those houses.
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Rua do Porto Park
It's one of the new parks in the city with 200 thousand square
meters of green area which include a lake, running tracks and
playgrounds. Fishing, ballooning and canoeing competitions take
place there, as well as shows and art performances. Restaurants
and snack bars have become the meeting place for the city's
people and tourists.
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