Museum of the Archaeological and Geographical Institute of Pernambuco, Recife
Museum of the Archaeological and Geographical Institute of Pernambuco was founded in 1862 at the suggestion of Dom Pedro II, the ruler of Brazil at that time. Since then, the museum changed locations several times. It is a great museum that shows the history of the state. The collection of the museum is organized in rooms by themes. It consists of memorabilia like coins, weaponry, furniture, maps, art objects, religious objects, heraldry and many other interesting things.
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Museum of the Archaeological and Geographical Institute of Pernambuco on Map
Sight Name: Museum of the Archaeological and Geographical Institute of Pernambuco
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Recife, Brazil
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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