Baía da Traição is a municipality located approximately 90 km from the capital, João Pessoa, on the north coast of Paraíba. The municipality extends over 102,4 km² and had 8 inhabitants in the last census. The demographic density is 993 inhabitants per km² in the territory of the municipality. […]
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History of the São Francisco Cultural Center in João Pessoa in Paraíba
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
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History of the Carnival of Olinda and its giant puppets
The city of Olinda-PE is recognized for its history, natural beauty, cultural heritage, whether through the colonial architecture of its churches and
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History of the Seminary of Olinda and Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça in Olinda PE
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
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History and Architecture of the Monastery of São Bento in Olinda PE
The Monastery of São Bento is located on top of a hill, in the Historic Site of Olinda, surrounded by an exuberant landscape.
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History and Architecture of the Cathedral of Olinda
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
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Birds found in Chapada Diamantina BA
In Chapada Diamantina there are 359 species of birds, according to data published in 1999. Among them are endemic species from different biomes
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History, Construction and Architecture of the Franciscan Convent of Olinda
Although they had been present in Brazil since the first Portuguese expeditions, the Franciscans only settled here permanently.
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The main cities and towns in the Chapada Diamantina region
Chapada Diamantina, a region in the heart of Bahia that has a national park that conserves 152 thousand hectares with hundreds of waterfalls,
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History and Architecture of Solar do Unhão in Salvador
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
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Tourist points of the Gamboa neighborhood in Salvador BA
Bairro Gamboa is characterized by the coastal community, inhabited by fishermen for centuries, located at the southwest entrance of Baía de Todos
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History and Landmarks of Avenida Contorno in Salvador BA
Avenida Contorno in Salvador was inaugurated in 1962, was designed by the architect Diógenes Rebouças and connected Campo Grande to Cidade Baixa. Gamboa
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Map of Olinda in Pernambuco from 1640
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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Jade Stone – Characteristics, Varieties, Classification and Cutting
Jade stone is a mineral used since prehistoric times, due to its hardness, it was appreciated for making weapons and instruments. At
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Agate Stone – Characteristics, Varieties, Color and Cutting
Agate has always been highly valued, since antiquity, by Egyptians and Sumerians. Several beliefs believe that it has the power to energize
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Amethyst Stone - Characteristics, Commercialization and Evaluation
Considered the most striking representative of quartz, amethyst has always been coveted. Queen Catherine the Great had real adoration for
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Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884
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
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Map of Brazil from 1823
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
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Map of Brazil from 1832
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
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Historical maps showing the evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil
Historical maps show the evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to independence from the
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Tiger's Eye Stone - Characteristics and Cutting
The ancient Arabs and Greeks believed that tiger's eye gave clarity of thought, activated personal power, and integrated spirit with energy.
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Engraving of Fort Nassau in Pernambuco from 1671
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.
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Map of South America and Brazil from 1624
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
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Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará from 1680
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
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Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1671
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
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Map of Recife from 1764
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
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Map of Recife from 1679
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
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Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633
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,
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Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco from 1700
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
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Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1587
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
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Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1628
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