Olinda is one of Brazil’s most important historical cities, with its valuable colonial houses and one of the liveliest Carnival festivals in the country.
An obligatory itinerary for national and foreign tourists, Olinda receives hundreds of visitors daily, who climb up and down its steep slopes and walk through its narrow streets in search of the exuberant nature and the four-century architecture, which ensured it the title of Cultural Heritage of Humanity, granted by Unesco in 1982.
The novelty is that today, in addition to its past of libertarian struggles, colonial houses and beautiful landscape, Olinda offers visitors a network of good restaurants, bars and hotels and is already beginning to establish itself as a new gastronomic centre of the Metropolitan Region of Recife, attracting both tourists and residents of the surrounding cities.
Another important aspect of Olinda’s tourist profile is the cultural vitality that the city usually shows. There are countless events promoted by the municipal administration or by independent cultural producers, creating a festive atmosphere in the city that lasts all year round.
Olinda has an incredible vocation for contemplative leisure. Whether from the top of its hills, or from the promenades of the seafront, the landscapes that unfold do justice to what the poet Carlos Pena Filho sang in his poem “Olinda”. Pena Filho says:
In addition, Olinda offers the visitor the opportunity to see works by internationally renowned plastic artists, such as João Câmara, Tereza Costa Rego, Guita Charifker and other anonymous artisans, scattered in the 71 ateliers that exist in the city.
Popular artists also have their place in Olinda. They are part of hundreds of carnival groups, which make up the other side of the coin of Olinda, which is deeply religious and annually becomes the capital of the largest pagan festival in the world, Carnival.
The name of the city Serra Talhada in the hinterland of Pernambuco comes from the great mountain range that rises to the north and ends abruptly, in a dry cut – a butcher’s shop. The municipality of Serra Talhada, located 430 kilometers from Recife on the BR-232 highway, proudly cultivates […]
Triunfo in Pernambuco had a few years of economic exuberance – lived mainly during the 1920s – were enough for the city to earn the title of “Princess of the Sertão”. The elite of Triunfo, 450 kilometers from Recife, declined along with the sugar cane and coffee plantations, but left […]
The Monastery of São Bento (Monastery of St Benedict) is located on top of a hill, in the Historic Site of Olinda, with an exuberant natural landscape surrounding it. The proximity to the sea and the strategic position in relation to the Portuguese urban design allows the visitor a picturesque […]
The architectural complex formed by the Church of Our Lady of Grace (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça) and the former Seminary is located at the highest point of the Historic Site of Olinda, with lush vegetation composed of fruit trees and palm trees. From there you have one of […]
The Campo das Princesas Palace was built in 1841 in neoclassical style, but over time it was rebuilt and expanded in eclectic style. In 1859 it received a pompous decoration to host Emperor D. Pedro II and his family – the current name of the Palace comes from that time […]
The city of Olinda-PE is recognised for its history, natural beauty, cultural heritage, whether through the colonial architecture of its churches and mansions or its cultural manifestations. The year 1932 marks the beginning of the use of giant dolls in the Olindense carnival, through the calunga, by the Clube de […]
The Cathedral of Olinda (Catedral da Sé de Olinda), also known as the Church of Saint Saviour of the World, is located in the Historic Site of Olinda, occupying a prominent position in the city’s landscape. In addition to being the first religious building constructed by the Portuguese on their […]
Although they were present in Brazil since the first Portuguese expeditions, the Franciscans would only settle here in a fixed way several decades later. In this respect, the Franciscan Convent of Olinda is considered the oldest establishment of the disciples of St Francis in Brazilian lands, the cradle of the […]
The city of Pedro II in Piauí is a Piauiense treasure located in the Serra dos Matões and has a variety of options for tourists. For its 600 metres above sea level, it has mild temperatures throughout the year. In addition, the precious stone Opal was discovered in Pedro II […]
The city of Igarassu is located in the state of Pernambuco, 27 km away from Recife, the state capital, as well as 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 […]
More than a multitude of exuberant scenarios are in Piauí lands, such as Delta do Parnaíba, Sete Cidades National Park, Capadócia Piauiense, Oeiras, Serra da Capivara, Poti River Canyon and the capital Teresina. Kitesurfing, for example, boosts tourism on the beaches of Piauí. In just 66 km, many beauties are […]
The Serra das Confusões National Park is located in the south-western region of the state of Piauí, more specifically in the upper middle reaches of the Gurgueia river. In addition, its gateway is located in the city of Caracol. To get to the municipality, you need to take the BR-116 […]
Luís Correia is a municipality of northeastern Brazil, located in the north of the state of Piauí. It is one of the four coastal municipalities of Piauí, and also one of the most visited by tourists and bathers throughout the year. On weekends, many residents of Teresina hit the road to Luís Correia, which is […]
Goiana in Pernambuco was founded in the 16th century has eight churches listed by Iphan and the Museum of Sacred Art maintains a secular collection. The administrative centre of one of the first and most prosperous hereditary captaincies explored by the Portuguese at the beginning of the colonial period (1500-1822), […]
Pernambuco and its capital Recife, have a turbulent history. The history of Recife began in 1537: the king of Portugal divided the large colony into strips of land; The lands, called Hereditary Captaincies, were given to wealthy entrepreneurs so that they could prosper on behalf of the Crown. However, by […]
Recife offers a series of tourist attractions for all tastes. In addition to the beautiful beaches of 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, Portuguese, Indians and […]
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