Forte das Cinco Pontas & Museu da Cidade do Recife, Recife (must see)
Forte das Cinco Pontas was built in 1630 by Dutch and it is the place where the Dutch finally surrendered before they were expelled from Brazil in 1654. Now the fort houses the Recife City Museum (Museu da Cidade). It has a great collection of memorabilia, documents, maps, photographs and other objects from different places and times that show the history of the city.
Why You Should Visit:
Along with the Instituto Ricardo Brennand, this is the best place in the city for anyone interested in the history of Recife and the state of Pernambuco. Organized, self-explanatory and free.
Why You Should Visit:
Along with the Instituto Ricardo Brennand, this is the best place in the city for anyone interested in the history of Recife and the state of Pernambuco. Organized, self-explanatory and free.
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Forte das Cinco Pontas & Museu da Cidade do Recife on Map
Sight Name: Forte das Cinco Pontas & Museu da Cidade do Recife
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Recife, Brazil
Create Your Own Walk in Recife
Creating your own self-guided walk in Recife is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Recife Introduction Walking Tour
In addition to the many rivers, bridges and peninsulas making up most of what's unique about Recife, the main city of the Brazilian state Pernambuco is also famous for its historic downtown area originated in the 16th century. Follow this orientation walk and learn about the past and present of this exiting destination!
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles