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Igreja da Sé
Atop Alto da Sé (Cathedral Heights), the Igreja da Sé offers spectacular views of Olinda and neighboring Recife. Originally built in 1537, the church was burnt in 1631, and has since been reconstructed four times, most recently from 1974 to 1984 in a Mannerist style that attempts to recreate its original 16th-century look. Check out the touching inscription in simple Portuguese on the wooden door to the left inside the entrance.
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Mosteiro de São Bento
Built in 1582, this monastery has some exceptional woodcarving in its church. Brazil's first law school was housed here for 24 years. Mass, complete with Gregorian chants, is celebrated on Sunday mornings. Delicious homemade liqueurs are sold here too.
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea
Recommended for both its permanent and temporary contemporary art exihibits, this museum is housed in an 18th-century building previously used as a jail during the Inquisition.
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Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco
Housed in a building constructed in 1696 that once functioned as Olinda's Episcopal Palace and Câmara (Government Council), this museum contains an interesting collection of sacred art and a photographic homage to the city.
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Museu do Mamulengo
This puppet museum is home to a unique collection of over 1000 pieces devoted to the traveling puppet shows called Mamulengos, a popular tradition of the Northeast.
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