Art and culture in Recife

Santa Isabel is a beautifully restored theatre dating back to Brazil's colonial area (1850) in the delightful Republic Square in central Recife. It hosts regular classica

The Library was created by an Imperial Decree on December 7, 1830 and established at the Saint Francis Convent. It was the 1st Public Library in Pernambuco and the 5th i

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.............

The Bom Jesus Street receives every Sunday a street fair for handcraft, souvenirs and other unique articles which make it even more delightful to spend an afternoon in th

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

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

Is a charming farmhouse built in the 18th century and marked by the colectionism. The building immortalizes the life of Gilberto Freyre.............

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

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

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