Rio Pomba can be explored on a culture-focused stay through clearly identified locations. Praça Doutor Último de Carvalho is a precise point of reference: the Imagem Retabular de São Manoel is located in the Igreja Matriz on this square, and the Fórum Nelson Hungria is at No. 234, at an address on the square in the city center. Other points of interest include a protected landscape ensemble, the Museu Histórico, and a historical reference to the event’s history.

Protected Cultural Heritage and Its Locations

The state IEPHA record for the 2026 process covers cultural heritage submitted by 2024. In this context, the Imagem Retabular de São Manoel is listed as movable cultural heritage protected by the city in Rio Pomba. Its location is given as the Igreja Matriz de São Manoel on Praça Doutor Último de Carvalho. For orientation, it is useful to distinguish between the object and its location: the Imagem is the protected movable cultural heritage; the church and square identify where it is located.

The Conjunto Paisagístico da Praça Doutor Último de Carvalho is a different kind of heritage. This 0.6-hectare landscape ensemble in Rio Pomba is protected by the city. It extends along Rua Quirino Marini, Avenida Raul Soares, and Rua João Marcelino. These three street references provide spatial orientation, while the area indicates the scale of the ensemble. This makes it possible to understand this heritage as a named spatial unit, unlike the individual movable cultural property at the church.

The Fórum Nelson Hungria adds built heritage to the locations listed above and is also protected by the city. Its address is Praça Doutor Último de Carvalho, No. 234, in Rio Pomba’s Centro. Thus, the church’s location and the Fórum’s specific address are both on the same named square, even though the two protected properties are different in kind: one is a building, the other movable cultural heritage. The Museu Histórico was listed by the city administration for its cultural importance to the city. These examples offer different ways to explore Rio Pomba’s cultural heritage by considering objects, landscapes, and buildings.

A Historical Reference for Planning Your Trip

Alongside the location and protection information is the history of the event: the Torneio de Férias de Rio Pomba began in 1968. This year places the tournament’s beginning in historical context; it is a different point of reference from the addresses and streets associated with protected cultural heritage. If you are considering the Torneio de Férias as a specific reason for your trip, check the dates for your desired travel period.

For orientation, it helps to use the different details separately: for the Imagem, the object’s name and the church lead you to the square; for the Fórum, house number 234 is the specific address detail; and the landscape ensemble is described by three streets. This makes it clear whether you are identifying an individual cultural property, an ensemble in the urban landscape, or a protected building. If you would like to experience any of these places indoors, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

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