Paço Alfándega, Recife
Paço Alfándega is a famous shopping mall and a local landmark. Originally, the structure was built in 1732 to house a convent. Later, the building became a Customs House. In 2003, it opened as a great shopping mall. It has about 80 stores. Some of the beautiful old features of the building were preserved and from the fourth floor patio you can enjoy the great view over Recife and the sea.
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Paço Alfándega on Map
Sight Name: Paço Alfándega
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Shopping
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