Sights in João Pessoa
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Estação Cabo Branco
Inaugurated in 2008, the Estação Cabo Branco is one of the latest buildings designed by famed Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The exhibition and cultural space is well worth tacking on to a visit to the easternmost tip of the Americas in Ponta do Seixas; or for fans of Niemeyer’s space-age work in general. It houses rotating art exhibits, a small planetarium and, best of all, a spectacular view over João Pessoa when the panoramic café opens.
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Igreja São Francisco
This church, the principal tourist attraction in the center, is one of Brazil’s finest. Construction was interrupted by battles with the Dutch and French, resulting in a beautiful but architecturally confused complex built over two centuries (1589–1779). The facade, the church towers and the adjoining Santo Antônio monastery display a hodgepodge of styles. Portuguese-tile walls lead up to the church’s carved jacaranda doors.
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