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CLBlum
Nice place to get back in time and experience the old Majestic hotel where used to live the famous poet Mario Quintana.It is worth going all the way up to enjoy the view from the cafe.
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500arthurr
AMAZING old hotel where it used to live Mario Quintana, a poet. Nice view from The cafe tower. Lovely old style cinema. !!!
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luizdutraneto
It was my first visit to Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana in downtown Porto Alegre. The former Majestic Hotel is so impregnated of culture and tradition that it is impossible to do not fall in love with this great complex. Take the lift, go straight to the top floor and start - slowly - going down, visiting the different spaces and galleries. You'll be surprised and extremely rewarded. Take a look at the original hotel room where legendary poet Mario Quintana lived almost all his life. And finally, visit Elis Regina's collection. The " gaúcho" singer was another legend in the Brazilian song scene. One last remark: Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana is undergoing an important renovation effort, but its doors are opened to the public and you are more than welcome. Enjoy!
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mosttravel
Visiting this place, you will be able to find the life and work done by one of the most famous writer in Brazil, and also have the opportunity to know the history of this old building refurbished for the purpose to be the Mario Quintana´s house.
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LauroS411
It is a former hotel turned cultural hub, an iconic historical spot, and a traditional gathering point. It houses art exhibitions, small libraries, workshops and souvenir shops. There is a cafe at the top (a bit pricy), a lovely garden on the 5th floor and three small cinema rooms, with very affordable tickets and less-mainstream movies (mostly from US, Brazil and Europe).
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Lonilemos
In a beautiful building, this place is full of culture. On the roof there's a coffee store where you can go to see the beautiful sunset.
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worldwideleo
Great history about a marvelous poet that was politically secluded from major writers and poets from Brazil because of his simplicity. He was never honored as a member of the Brazilian Academy of Writers (Academia Brasileira de Letras). Instead a few where accepted by political interests even with mediocre writing like the former country President Jose Sarney.
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Mdawini
Although under renovations, one cannot but get a sense of the energy in this place. Although the bulk of my visit was at the restaurant on the top floor, a walk around after exposed the rich cultural life that the city has given birth to and hosted. It certainly a must visit to get a sense of the city's history and cultural contribution to Brazilian life.A nice place to enjoy the sunset with views of the river and the city skyline.
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CPetri
Like exibits and nice café/bar on the top floor with live music from late afternoon. It's now under a very need renovation. Worth a visit.
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edler2013
I like the house, the style. It reposrts you to another time frame. We can feel the Porto Alegre 50-70 years ago flair. Nice place to go with a book alone too.