Art and culture in Recife

Opened in May 2012, the Caixa Cultural is a modern and innovative venue in Recife for exhibitions, shows, cinema and recitals - a highly varied programme for those intere

It has been registered as a Historical Patrimony. Is a tower located in Recife Antigo that was built between 1835 and 1855, firstly to be used as an astronomic observator

Leandro Castro is the artist and creator behind the Embaixada de Pernambuco to display 50 wonderful giant dolls or heads that have become a famous of the folklore of Carn

A new home for frevo funs opened its doors at the Praça do Arsenal in the Recife neighborhood. Is a museum that also works as a research center.............

One of the most traditional places to see in Boa Viagem is the artcraft fair, locally known as the "Feirinha de Boa Viagem". It is set around a tiny church, on a square f

CAPE Recife is the 2nd purpose built arts and handicrafts centre in Pernambuco. The 1st is 100km inland in town of Bezerros. CAPE Recife was created from a restored dock

Central to Recife's flamboyant annual carnival celebrations, the Patio de Sao Pedro is famed for its beautiful colonial buildings, which are painted in bright colours....

The Princesses' Field Palace was the seat of the Pernambucan government built by the count of Boa Vista (Francisco do Rego Barros) between 1841 and 1843.............

An amazing palace with a neoclassic style that houses the rooms and offices of the State Justice Tribunal. It was inaugurated in 1930.............

Casa da Cultura is a one of a kind site. The cross-shaped building was originally a prison and now is a large handcraft and arts mall, and instead of criminals now the ce