Building sights in Brazil
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Centro
Rio's bustling commercial district, Centro is a blend of high-rise office buildings with remnants of its grand past still present in looming baroque churches, wide plazas and cobblestone streets.
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City Center
The city center is located on a beach-lined point that reaches into the mouth of the Rio Cachoeira, and is sandwiched between two hills. On the southern side of the s-curving river mouth is the modern neighborhood of Pontal. The best thing to do in Ilhéus is explore the old streets. The center has several old, gargoyled buildings. Lively during the day, the center clears out after dark, making it unsafe to wander.
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Travessa do Comércio
Beautiful two-story colonial townhouses line the narrow cobblestone street of Travessa do Comércio. The archway known as Arco de Teles leading into the area was once a part of an old viaduct running between two buildings. Today, the street contains half a dozen restaurants and drinking spots that open onto the streets. It’s a favorite spot for Cariocas after work.
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Igreja NS do Rosário e São Benedito dos Homens Pretos
Igreja NS do Rosário e São Benedito dos Homens Pretos was built in 1725 by and for slaves. Renovated in 1857, the church has gilded wooden altars dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, St Benedict and St John. The pineapple-like chandelier base in the roof is a symbol of prosperity.
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College of Law
Next to Igreja de São Francisco de Assis is the prestigious College of Law. Founded in 1827 it is Brazil's oldest institution of higher learning, though the current building dates to the early 20th century.
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Santa Casa de Misericórdia
The municipality’s oldest hospital, the Santa Casa de Misericórdia has a pretty chapel (1734) with a painted ceiling, gardens and an ossuary.
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Prefeitura
The best thing to do in Ilhéus is explore the old streets. The center has several old, gargoyled buildings such as the Prefeitura.
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French Vice-Consulate Building
Take a stroll by the 19th-century French vice-consulate building, where diamond commerce was negotiated.
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