Recife, which is dubbed the Venice of Brazil, is located where the Capibaribe River meets the Beberibe River to flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The city is known for its bridges and canals.
One of the three bridges links Recife Antigo with the area of Sao Antonio, which is abundant with attractions, including magnificent churches, splendid mansions and numerous historical buildings.
Praça da República (Republic Square), located on central island of Sao Antonio, is the center of Recife. The area attractions also include Palácio da Justiça (Palace of Justice), which was built in 1930.
Another cathedral, Cathedral São Pedro (Cathedral of St. Peter), dates from 1782, with its façade decorated with statues of St. Peter installed in 1980. Patio de Sao Pedro (St. Peter's Square) is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Cinco Pontas Fort (Five-Pointed Fort) is a historical landmark that encapsulates the period of fighting between the Dutch and the Portuguese. The fort was built by the Dutch and later was captured by the Portuguese, who leveled and rebuilt it. Today, the fort houses Recife City Museum.
The building of the city’s former city prison was built in mid-19th century. Until 1973, the facility was used as a prison and has since been converted into a shopping mall selling souvenirs and various crafts.
Boa Viagem beach is a narrow one-meter wide coastal strip, washed by large waves and fenced by the concrete embankment. The beach has a wonderful view – but surfing is prohibited here and swimmers must be careful due to the danger of shark attacks.
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