This is a beautiful Italian map of Brazil based on Delisle's cartography.
There is very good detail along the coast and a good amount of information about the interior with numerous annotations and the locations of indigenous tribes.
The map is adorned with a large pictorial title cartouche. “Geographic Chart of Bresil”, Albrizzi, Girolamo
Map of Brazil from 1750 – Historical Map of Brazil
Jade stone is a mineral used since prehistoric times, due to its hardness, it was appreciated for making weapons and instruments. At
Agate has always been highly valued, since antiquity, by Egyptians and Sumerians. Several beliefs believe that it has the power to energize
Considered the most striking representative of quartz, amethyst has always been coveted. Queen Catherine the Great had real adoration for
Historical maps show the territorial evolution of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to Brazil's independence.
The ancient Arabs and Greeks believed that tiger's eye gave clarity of thought, activated personal power, and integrated spirit with energy.
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,
The sapphire stone was known in ancient times by the Egyptians as “the stone of the stars”. They believed that sapphire stimulated
Its color and rarity gave coral, for a long time, the status of a precious stone. However, recently, the gemological use of coral has begun to be
Paraíba Tourmaline was found for the first time in Brazil in the 80s, in the region of Paraíba, in the district of São José da Batalha – by
Before finding out how to identify a real diamond, let's find out more about this special stone. Originating from the Greek, the word diamond
Thanks to its unmistakable color and beauty, malachite is a gem often used by designers in jewelry. Its ragged lists and rings with
Tourmaline is one of the most popular and preferred gemstones by jewelry designers offering a wide variety of colors often found
The wide variety of gems (precious stones) available in nature represent a divine gift to us. Their colors and structures
The city of Pedro II in Piauí is a Piauí treasure located in Serra dos Matões and has a wide range of options for tourists. for your 600
Opal is one of the most beautiful gemstones found in Brazil, however, this stone or gem is not well known here. A feather,
Map of Cabo Santo Agostinho from 1645 This beautiful map engraved in copper shows the port and fortresses of Cabo Santo Agostinho. Fort Nazaré is
Engraving Forte dos Reis Magos in Christmas 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
The city of Igarassu is located in the state of Pernambuco, 27 km away from Recife, the state capital, as well as being close to João Pessoa,
Since the beginning of Brazilian colonization, Portugal sought to use the experience gained in the production of sugar in the islands of Madeira and the Azores.
The sugar mills around Porto de Galinhas PE date back to Colonial Brazil. The historical origin and social and
The Lajedo de Pai Mateus is an archaeological site that has a rocky elevation of 1.5 km², with countless other stone blocks. Him
Nicknamed the “Princess of the Brejo”, Areia is proud of rarely exceeding 25 degrees in a Paraíba in the middle of a dry season. In winter, the
Anyone visiting the municipality of Mataraca should not miss the Igreja Matriz do Bom Jesus, take a walk along the Camaratuba river, take a bath
Baía da Traição is a municipality located approximately 90 km from the capital, João Pessoa, on the north coast of Paraíba. The municipality extends
Pitimbu is a municipality in the state of Paraíba, located in the micro-region of the South Coast and the metropolitan region of João Pessoa. the state of
Palaces in Salvador da Bahia have hosted royalty, carry great stories and currently have different functions. some palaces
The Basilica Sanctuary Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia or Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia is located in the Lower Town of
The Church and Convent of Santa Clara do Desterro was founded in 1677, when four sisters of the Order of Poor Clares, from Évora, Portugal, came to the
The Convent and Church of Santa Teresa, in Salvador-BA, was listed for its cultural importance. In 1665, a convent of
Founded in 1918, the Museu de Arte da Bahia is considered the oldest museum in the city and features paintings by masters of Bahian sacred art,