Monuments historiques à Rio Grande do Sul

Historical Monuments and Ruins

This collection highlights the diverse historical landscape of Rio Grande do Sul and the surrounding border regions. It features the UNESCO-listed Jesuit-Guarani missions of São Miguel Arcanjo, São João Batista, and São Lourenço Mártir, showcasing 17th and 18th-century colonial architecture. The list also includes military landmarks like the Forte Jesus Maria José and the Caiboaté Battle monument, alongside industrial heritage sites such as the 18th-century hemp factory ruins in Canguçu and Brazil’s first metallic bridge.