Recife, Brazil

Description — Recife, Brazil

Recife (Recife) - a very beautiful and picturesque city, which is the capital of the state of Pernambuco. Recife is a thriving city located along sandy beaches north of Salvador, very close to the sea. Here there are the Beribê and Capibaribe rivers, whose waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean, islands, canals, beaches, and coral reefs. The city of Recife combines the character of ancient buildings from the colonial period with new buildings and skyscrapers. Today, Recife is the most important port and commercial center and is considered the second cultural capital of Brazil.

Recife is often called “Brazilian Venice” because, just like in Venice, there are many canals here connected to each other by beautiful bridges and narrow streets.

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Sights

What else is the city of Recife known for? It’s the birthplace of the popular Brazilian music and dance style - frevo.

The most popular area for tourists to visit is Boa Viagem (translated as “a fortunate trip”). In this area, tourism infrastructure is well developed and there are plenty of beaches. You won’t have time to get bored thanks to bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. In Boa Viagem, you can visit a market of regional crafts, or take an excursion on a raft through coral reefs to admire the breathtaking coastal views. In addition, there is a large shopping center here, with shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, snack places, banks, travel agencies, cinemas, and much more.

From Recife, it’s easy to get to the city of Olinda, which is separated by a narrow isthmus. This city is famous for its “old quarter” (this quarter is under UNESCO protection).

- Visit museums and exhibitions, museums, and historical landmarks.

- Go to the theaters and play golf.

- Stroll through the shops and visit local nightclubs.

- Soak up the sun on the beaches.

- Take sea trips.

- See local attractions.

What to see

1. Museums:

- Museum of Modern Art by Alízio Magalhães.

- State Government Museum of Pernambuco.

- Museum of the Northern Man. This museum is the best museum in Brazil and is dedicated to the culture and history of the country’s northeast.

- Recife City Museum.

- Casa da Cultura - an old whitewashed palace.

2. Fort du Brum - a fortress built by the Portuguese in 1629.

3. Forte Das Pontas fortress. This fortress houses a museum dedicated to the history of the city.

4. Franciscan complex (17th century) of Santo Antônio de Convento de São Francisco. The complex includes a museum, a church, and a monastery.

5. São Pedro Church. The church has a magnificent façade with a statue of Saint Peter. The church is adorned with exquisite carved woodwork on the walls and ceiling.

6. Center for Traditional Arts. Here you can get tourist information and learn about the cultural arts of this region of Brazil. The building used to be a colonial prison.

7. Rua do Bom Jesus and Marco Zero Square. These places feature old buildings and structures.

8. Marco Zero Square, from where you will be taken to the Sculpture Park by boat.

9. May 13 Park - the largest park in Recife.

10. Botanical Park and Zoo.

11. Dois Irmãos Park.