Embaixada de Pernambuco - Giant Dolls of Olinda 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
Basílica e Convento de Nossa Senhora do Carmo It is imposing, with its basilica consecrated to Our Lady of Caramel, co-patron saint of Recife. Is the oldest church of the Carmelite Order in Brazil.............
Torre Malakoff (Malakoff Tower) 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
Marco Zero (Ground Zero) Is the place where Recife was founded and serves as the starting point of the roads of Pernambuco.............
Casa da Cultura 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
Centro de Artesanato de Pernambuco - CAPE Recife 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
Praça do Arsenal da Marinha (Navy Arsenal Square) It is considered the most important square of Recife Antigo. It houses the bust of Admiral Tamandaré, considered a patron of the Brazilian Navy.............
Patio de Sao Pedro (St. Peter's Square) 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....
Bom Jesus Street Fair 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
Shopping Paço Alfândega The original building belonged to the religious order of the São Felipe Nery (St. Philip Neri) monastery. The historic building is now a modern shopping mall but preserv
Palácio da Justiça (Justice Palace) An amazing palace with a neoclassic style that houses the rooms and offices of the State Justice Tribunal. It was inaugurated in 1930.............
Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Penha Built by the French Capuchins follow's the model of the basilicas in the Italian renaissance. Belongs to the neighborhood of San Jose, it has a Corinthian style that make
