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1. Capela Dourada
The Golden Chapel is aptly named. The altar is a two-story arch of jacaranda and cedar, all gilt with gold. Christ hangs on a golden cross with...
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2. Casa da Cultura
This former penitentiary has only barely changed since its prison days; the cells, still with their original numbers, are now occupied by souvenir...
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3. Centro Cultural Judaico de Pernambuco/Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue
This reconstructed synagogue is built on the foundations of the original Kahal Zur Israel synagogue, built in the 1640s when Recife was ruled by...
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4. Forte das Cinco Pontas/City Museum
Perhaps the most curious thing about the "Fort of Five Points" is that it only has four. The original Dutch fort built in 1630 had five, but the...
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5. Oficina Cerâmica Francisco Brennand
Although somewhat off the beaten track, this ceramics workshop/museum is more than worth the price of admission. The lifelong work of ceramic artist...
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6. Marco Zero - Recife, PE
- The old city had been renovated. Here you find nice sculptures by day and nice bars by night. Excellent visit in one of the most simpatic towns... read more
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7. porto de galinhas
- Porto de Galinhas is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, but the construction of hotels and galleries is changing the all coast.... read more
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8. Beira Mar Porto de Galinhas Hotel
- very popular and full of resorts visited by Brazilian tourists from the south and foreign tourists. Used to be a fantastic place when is was small.... read more
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9. Ponte Maurício de Nassau
- It's located where the first bridge in South America was built. It's a landmark from the Dutch invasion in Brazil, in the XVII century. The Dutch... read more
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10. Sinagoga Centro Cultural Judaico de Pernambuco
- Visiting Kahal Zur Israel is a great way to understand how jews had freedom to pratice their religion without fearing the ongoing Inquiision in... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Recife. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
