Caxias Do Sul: City Views and Immigration History

Caxias Do Sul offers two especially vivid perspectives: views across the city and the history of housing during the immigration era. A viewpoint in Parque Mário Bernardino Ramos and a museum in a historic stone house bring these themes to life. Together with other cultural and nature experiences, they make it possible to plan a stay around your own interests.

City Views in Parque Mário Bernardino Ramos

The elevated Parque Mário Bernardino Ramos, also known as Parque de Eventos Festa da Uva, offers panoramic views of the city. The park is home to the Monumento de Jesus Terceiro Milênio, a viewpoint with a panoramic view of Caxias do Sul. The park and the monument offer different perspectives: the park opens up views from its elevated position, while the monument itself stands out as a viewpoint. If you like to start your days with an overview of the city, this is a specific place to visit for that.

A Stone House as a Testament to the Immigration Era

The Museu Ambiência Casa de Pedra is housed in a historic stone house. The stones are set with clay mortar, and the openings are made of pine wood. These building features recall the difficulties immigrants faced when building their own accommodation toward the end of the 19th century. The house thus offers a way to explore the housing conditions of the time through its architecture: the focus is not only on the building’s form, but also on the materials used. The museum opened on February 14, 1975, the year of the centenary of Italian immigration to Rio Grande do Sul.

Also located in Parque Mário Bernardino Ramos, the Memorial Atelier Zambelli is temporarily closed. The moulds for sacred figures, as well as sculptures and ornaments for churches, chapels, and homes exhibited there, were created by members of the Zambelli family. The works bring religious art together with pieces made for different types of buildings; visitors should take the temporary closure into account.

More Perspectives in the Wider Caxias Do Sul Destination

Other places in the wider Caxias Do Sul destination offer further ways to explore history and culture. The Museu Municipal de Caxias do Sul was established by Municipal Law No. 02 on October 3, 1947, and is now one of the city’s most representative places of remembrance. The Museu do Imigrante is located at the Monumento Nacional ao Imigrante and features an exhibition about the work of Caxias’s women and their contribution to the city’s development. Igreja São Pelegrino offers a distinctive focus on art: it houses works by Aldo Locatelli, a replica of Michelangelo’s Pietà donated by Pope Paul VI to mark the centenary of Italian immigration in the atrium, and bronze doors featuring high reliefs by Augusto Murer.

The Museu de Ciências Naturais of the Universidade de Caxias do Sul focuses on natural sciences. It is a study center for biological sciences with academic, scientific, and cultural functions, as well as a role in sharing knowledge. The museum’s permanent exhibitions and the UCS Aquarium are open to visitors Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 to 11:30 and from 13:30 to 18:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00. Check visiting hours again before your trip.

An unusual craft discovery is the Presépio de Rolhas by the Molin family: it is made of about 15,000 corks and 11 structures, 9 of which are motorized. Confirm current visiting arrangements before your visit.

Choose Activities According to Your Time and Interests

When planning active days, you can compare two tours by duration. Caminhada na Gruta da 3º Légua is a historical and cultural Grade I hiking trail that takes three hours. Cicloturismo da Ponte follows an old Tropeiro trail to Ponte do Korff, a symbol of an economic activity from the early 20th century. The cycling tour is 21 kilometers long, takes four hours, and is rated as moderately difficult. The stated durations therefore differ by one hour; for both tours, check current route conditions and scheduling in advance.

Your preferred mix of architecture, immigration history, and longer tours may also influence your choice of a holiday apartment. Consider which places and activities take priority for you, and compare your accommodation’s location with the places you actually plan to visit.

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