Sete de Setembro Street

Sete de Setembro Street (Portuguese: Rua Sete de Setembro) is located in the historic center of Porto Alegre, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

[1] At first, the street comprised a path along the shore of Guaíba, which ran along the back of the houses that bordered Rua da Praia.

In 1846, boat access ramps were built and the owners of the land along the way were obliged to build sidewalks.

In 1860, it was leveled and received urbanization improvements on the western stretch, including graveling, embankments, retaining walls and wharves.

[2][1][3] Throughout the 20th century, several important buildings were built in the area, such as the Banco da Província and the Majestic Hotel.

Former headquarters of Banco da Província, now Santander Cultural.