Nova Bréscia is a municipality in the state Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, settled by Italian immigrants from Brescia. Its estimated population in 2004 was 3035 inhabitants.
It has an area of 102.183 km2 (39.453 sq mi).
Nova Bréscia is known as the capital of lies, making every two years the Festival of Lie. A person tries to tell the biggest lie, provided that it can leave the audience in doubt of its veracity.
Nova Bréscia is also known for offering the world the best Brazilian barbecue in Brazil. The fame of the inhabitants is yielding to a very great tribute to the barbecue in the city center.
Church in the city
Church in the city
Country
Country
Partial view of the city
Partial view of the city
The pines are typical in the city of hills.
The pines are typical in the city of hills.
The church at Christmas time
The church at Christmas time
BSão Cristóvão
BSão Cristóvão
Canyon of São Cristóvão
Canyon of São Cristóvão