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Bento Gonçalves, established in 1870, then known as Colonia Santa Isabel, had a very considerable development during its history. His name was given in honor of General Bento Goncalves of Silva, leader of the Revolution Farroupilha held in Rio Grande do Sul in Today, with an area of 381 km and nearly one hundred thousand inhabitants the city is a tourist center known worldwide. Located in the Serra Gaucha, Rio Grande north, the place chosen by the Italians due to more favorable climate for vineyards and more like Europe, the Italians have established themselves, and even today their culture prevails in the region.

Tourist Attractions Tourist Attractions Maria Fumaça - 23km of emotion on this tour filled with music and joy, wines and champagnes, tarantella, Italian coral surprise and attraction, this railroad inaugurated in 1919 and today an alternative tourism for the region. Departures: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 14 o'clock, Train Station Bento Gonçalves, via Garibaldi, Carlos Barbosa and returning by the same

Ponte Rio das Antas - Situated in the Vale do Rio das Antas, and Veranópolis between Bento Gonçalves, in a place of beautiful scenery. It is the world's largest parallel arcs. On site, there are snack bars, tents of colonial products and handicrafts.

Rafting-For those who like adventures, 12km down the best of exciting Rio das Antas, on a trip with One from 2 hours duration in a boat global technology specifically for that sport.

One of the first centers of Italian immigration in the state and a major tourist attraction throughout the region. The stone buildings faithfully portray the history of more than a century of immigration. In many of these old houses are still direct descendants of immigrants. They are "noninhos" 70, 80 and even 90 years old, who stumble in Portuguese to tell the story of their ancestors. Mill, corner colonial blacksmith, house- made pastas and looms. Centennial stone houses, spacious basements, homes of wood of until three floors, beyond of chapels and capitals Among the biggest attractions are Strapazzon Cantina, Mill Bertarelli, the smithy of Ferri and the house looms, family Vanni.

valley vineyards: Situated in a valley between the magical Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi and Monte Belo South The valley has 81,123 Km2, has the shape of an isosceles triangle and covers areas of three cities, with most of the Valley of the Vineyards is in Bento Gonçalves The integration of local producers made ​​ a reference in the script six years. The annual tourist visitation reaches 60 thousand people and tends to grow healthy. Privileged by the temperate climate of harsh winters and exceptional periods of sun in summer, Valley Vineyards has become, with work and dedication of its settlers, one of the best wine producing regions of Brasil. About visit this friendly region feel that the customs and traditions. Italian still rooted, passed from generation to generation, with entire families working in their small canteen in winemaking of the highest quality. The excellence of the wines that carry the brand of Valley Vineyards is recognized worldwide. The techniques used in the production, climate and the nobility of the varieties ensure a high quality product, which has won major national and international awards, mainly in European countries

Historical Museum of the Immigrant Home-The building was listed by the National Historic Landmark, restored and reopened in Today it has a video room, temporary exhibition room and maintains a collection of more than 1300 parts and photos about the Italian immigration