Heritage Revitalization and Cultural Tourism Development in Porto Alegre-RS [Brazil]: La Salle Cultural Center as a Case Study

Abstract

Heritage restoration and revitalization contribute to the development of cultural tourism, protecting local history for future generations. So that, it's relevant to preserve and prepare site to receive visitors when it becomes an attraction in the tourist offer. This article aims to present the interrelationships between cultural tourism and heritage, through a case study about the Gymnasium Nossa Senhora das Dores, located in Porto Alegre Historic Center, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methodologically, the study is supported by a bibliographic review and interviews. It was found that the future Centro Cultural La Salle, to be installed on the site, could become a new tourist attraction, in Porto Alegre Historic Centre. In the same way, the build restoration enhances and prepares it to integrate not only tourist offers, but may also provide new meanings for local inhabitants.

Identidade Cultural

“…O turismo cultural é formado por patrimônios culturais que se dividem em materiais, como monumentos históricos, comidas regionais e artefatos palpáveis; e imateriais, que são as tradições, costumes e crenças (Ferreira, Aguiar, & Pinto, 2012). Além disso, existem diversos elementos que compõem a cultura, como gastronomia, eventos, artesanato, interesses religiosos, entre outros, favorecendo o contato intelectual e a troca entre indivíduos (Flores & Bem, 2021). Já quando se trata do turismo e cultura, pode-se observar que essa relação é ainda mais forte.…”