Vila Nova (meaning ''New Villa'' in English) is a

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(''bairro'') in the city of

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, the state capital of

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, in

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. It was created by Law 2022 from December 7, 1959. In 1893,

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arrived to Vila Nova, where they cultivated

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s and fruits. But unlike what happened in the

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, they had to purchase their properties and lots. At that time, the area was known as ''Colônia Vila Nova d'Itália''. These people also originated the ''Festa do Pêssego'' (or

Peach The peach (''Prunus persica'') is a deciduous tree first domesticated and cultivated in Zhejiang province of Eastern China. It bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics, most called peaches and others (the glossy-skinned, non-fu ...

Festival) ceremony, which has been held every year since, attracting many visitors to the neighbourhood. Vila Nova is home to different

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people. We can find here

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and

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blocks.

Notable residents

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, gymnast * Ronaldinho Gaúcho, footballer

External links

Porto Alegre City Homepage
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