Travel Guide to Olinda, Brazil

Brazil

Scenic spot introduction:

The ancient city of Olinda was founded in 1537 and was once the capital of the Pernambuco region in Portuguese America. In the eyes of the Portuguese colonists who conquered Brazil in the 16th century, this place was a very charming place. When the Portuguese saw this place for the first time, they exclaimed: "Oh, Linda (Oh, beautiful place), what a good site for a city!" Olinda got its name from this. Olinda is located on the rolling hills on the coast of Pernambuco State in northeastern Brazil. The secular architecture of the ancient city is full of neoclassical or romantic styles. The ancient buildings are hidden among the dense palm trees, making the city more graceful.

Attractions distribution:

The main buildings of the ancient city of Olinda are cathedral , Sao Bento Church , Puppet Museum , Convent of San Francesco The main attractions include puppets, Street Artisc , Artist Studio wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Architecture, puppets, art, churches, monasteries, Puppet Museum

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Americas>Brazil

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Olinda Ticket Prices:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

Travel Tips

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Shopping: Olinda is famous for its wood carving and pottery handicrafts. The old town is a gathering place for grassroots artists and there are many exquisite works of art to buy.

gourmet food: CREPERIA Restaurant It is a restaurant with a strong sense of art deco, and its pancakes are very famous.