Recife Introduction Walking Tour, Recife

Recife Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Recife

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!

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Guide Name: Recife Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: Brazil » Recife (See other walking tours in Recife)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

Praca do Marco Zero (Marco Zero Square)

1) Praca do Marco Zero (Marco Zero Square) (must see)

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Sinagoga Kahal Zur Israel (Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue)

2) Sinagoga Kahal Zur Israel (Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue) (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Ricardo André Frantz.

Praça Artur Oscar (Arthur Oscar Square)

3) Praça Artur Oscar (Arthur Oscar Square)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Lais Castro.

Torre Malakoff (Malakoff Tower)

4) Torre Malakoff (Malakoff Tower)

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Teatro Apolo (Apollo Theater)

5) Teatro Apolo (Apollo Theater)

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Church of Our Lady of the Mother of God

6) Church of Our Lady of the Mother of God

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Church of Our Lady of Deliverance

7) Church of Our Lady of Deliverance

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Mercado do Sao Jose (Sao Jose Market)

8) Mercado do Sao Jose (Sao Jose Market)

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Co-Cathedral of Saint Peter of the Clerics

9) Co-Cathedral of Saint Peter of the Clerics (must see)

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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men

10) Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men

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Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art)

11) Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art) (must see)

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Palácio da Justiça (Palace of Justice)

12) Palácio da Justiça (Palace of Justice)

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Teatro de Santa Isabel (Santa Isabel Theatre)

13) Teatro de Santa Isabel (Santa Isabel Theatre) (must see)

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Palacio do Campo das Princesas (Princesses' Court Palace)

14) Palacio do Campo das Princesas (Princesses' Court Palace)

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