Nova Petrópolis

© Prefeitura Municipal de Nova Petrópolis / Mauro Stoffel Brazilian town of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, it is located 90 km away from Porto Alegre, the capital of the state. It belongs to the scenic route Rota Romântica and the Region of the Hydrangeas (Região das Hortênsias). It has preserved the architecture, language and traditions of the German who settled in the area in the 19th century. It has around 19.000 inhabitants in an area of 291,079 km². Tourism and the manufacture of wool garments, among others, are the main economic activities of the town.

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Reading City: comprehensive programme to promote reading in the municipality

Annual programme for the promotion of reading in the city including different initiatives aimed at all members of the general public. [...]