Recife is the Brazilian Venice and holds great historical and cultural riches such as churches, forts, theaters, basilicas and rich architecture, as well as beautiful urban beaches and carnival.
Even in the Metropolitan Region, the attractions are countless. Recife Antigo, the most traditional neighborhood in the capital of Pernambuco, a cultural and entertainment hub, is a must-see for tourists.
There are bars, restaurants, nightclubs, a craft fair, in addition to the city's ground zero and the first synagogue in the Americas, the Kahal Zur Israel, built in 1637 by Jews who came from Amsterdam to live in Recife.
The capital of the State of Pernambuco also stands out for its pioneering work in cinematography and for being the cradle of creative and entrepreneurial talents, and every year the city of Recife becomes the stage for national cinema.
The best Brazilian films of the season are screened at CINE PE, and filmmakers who have made a name for themselves in national cinema are present, as well as young directors, producers, actors and actresses, a showcase of the seventh art that has already entered the national calendar.
The city of Igarassu is located in the state of Pernambuco, 27 km away from Recife, the state capital, and close to João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba, just 90 km away. Located on the north coast of the state, Igarassu is part of the metropolitan region of Recife […]
Pernambuco and its capital Recife, have a turbulent history. Recife's history began in 1537: the king of Portugal divided the large colony into strips of land. The lands, called Hereditary Captaincies, were donated to wealthy entrepreneurs so that they could prosper in the name of […]
Recife offers a series of tourist attractions for all tastes. In addition to the beautiful beaches in the region, Recife also enchants for its historical and cultural attractions. Recife is one of the oldest in Brazil, it was founded by the Portuguese in the year 1537. Here, the Portuguese, Indians and Africans became one [...]
Church of Nossa Senhora da Penha located in the heart of the Recife trade, the history of the rise of the Penha Basilica dates back to the times of the Hereditary Captaincies, when the Dutch Count Maurício de Nassau, then governor, welcomed the first French Capuchin missionaries to Pernambuco in 1642 Later, the Capuchins received the […]
The Church of Santa Teresa D'Ávila is located in Pátio do Carmo, part of the Sacred Reef, right next to the homonymous Basilica. Next to the Basilica in Carmo in Recife, we find a beautiful church, whose architectural design of the pediment resembles the same Basilica, is the Church of Santa Tereza […]
The Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue was founded in the first half of the 1999th century, the Israeli congregation in Rua do Bom Jesus is recognized as the oldest synagogue in the Americas. The remains that prove the existence of the place of worship were found in archaeological excavations between the years of XNUMX […]
Bairro Gamboa is characterized by the coastal community, inhabited by fishermen for centuries, located at the southwest entrance of Baía de Todos
Avenida Contorno in Salvador was inaugurated in 1962, was designed by the architect Diógenes Rebouças and connected Campo Grande to Cidade Baixa. Gamboa
1640 Map of Olinda in Pernambuco This map contains two views of the Portuguese sugar colonies in Brazil during the Dutch invasion of
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Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884 Beautiful large-scale maritime chart of the region west of Rio de Janeiro
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
1832 map of Brazil Towns and cities, rivers, natives and much more. British, Dutch and French Guiana appears to the north of Brazil. parts of
Historical maps show the evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to independence from the
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Engraving of the Fort of Nassau in Pernambuco, 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
1680 Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará This rare map of the Captaincy of Ceará and Pernambuco extends from the Formosa River to the Estremo River and
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633 This is a rare and fascinating aerial view of Olinda and the coast of Pernambuco based on the work of Hessel Gerritsz,
1700 Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. two inserts
1587 Map of the Western Hemisphere This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on future cartography of the New
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the
1643 Map of the Western Hemisphere This impressive chart-to-picture map is a fine example of the fine art of decorative cartography and a
1677 Map of the Western Hemisphere Visscher's map greatly influenced cartography of the Americas, both geographically and artistically. One
Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1727 This beautiful map of the Americas is an interesting version in this series of maps inspired by Nicolas Visscher
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the
The genesis of the azulejo goes back to the civilizations of the Near and Far East. It was widely used as a decorative wall covering,
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1713 Map of the Western Hemisphere A highly decorative and detailed map of the Americas with the island of California prominently depicted
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