A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains and the extensive river system.
Lucas' General Atlas is known as one of the best general atlases produced in the USA. at the time, due to the high-quality paper, superior embossing quality and attractive coloring style. Designed by Lucas and engraved by Young and Delleker.
The São Francisco Cultural Center is located in the Historic Center of João Pessoa in Paraíba. The São Francisco Cultural Center is made up of
The city of Olinda-PE is recognized for its history, natural beauty, cultural heritage, whether through the colonial architecture of its churches and
The architectural ensemble formed by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça and the former Seminary is located at the highest point of the Sítio
The Monastery of São Bento is located on top of a hill, in the Historic Site of Olinda, surrounded by an exuberant landscape.
The Catedral da Sé de Olinda, also known as the Church of São Salvador do Mundo, is located in the Historic Site of Olinda, occupying
In Chapada Diamantina there are 359 species of birds, according to data published in 1999. Among them are endemic species from different biomes
Although they had been present in Brazil since the first Portuguese expeditions, the Franciscans only settled here permanently.
Chapada Diamantina, a region in the heart of Bahia that has a national park that conserves 152 thousand hectares with hundreds of waterfalls,
Solar do Unhão is a historic site from the XNUMXth century, on the shores of Baía de Todos os Santos in Salvador, integrated by the
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
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 evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to independence from the
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.