In a nutshell

Let Recife overawe us thanks to this excursion, offering what is best in the so-called Brazilian Venice. A stroll through the town centre reveals its interesting historical and architectural heritage and at the House of Culture we are also able to find some amazing local handicrafts to take home as souvenirs.

Main stops

Recife
Marco Zero
Rua dos Judeus
19th-century buildings
Old Synagogue
Recife, Santo Antonio and Boa Vista islands
Maurice of Nassau bridge
Praça da República
Government building
Santa Isabel Theatre
Palace of Justice
House of Culture

The programme

Once in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, let us be fascinated by the lively Marco Zero square, also known as Praça Rio Branco, and by Rua dos Judeus, the Jewish street.
We start with a brief stroll to admire the typical 19th-century buildings and the old synagogue, the first in the Americas.
The sightseeing tour continues towards the three islands of Recife, Santo Antonio and Boa Vista across the Maurice of Nassau bridge and Praça da República, with its Government building, Santa Isabel Theatre and Palace of Justice.
Before heading back, we stop at the House of Culture, a magnificent mid-19th century building and originally a prison. Nowadays, you can buy lovely local handicrafts, a huge variety of lace, wooden sculptures, paintings and much more.

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