Alagoas
The Igreja de NS da Corrente, completed in 1765, has some fine Portuguese azulejos (tiles), painted in green, purple and gold – colors rarely seen in…
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Alagoas
Overshadowed by big Bahia to the south, the tiny state of Alagoas has long been overlooked by travelers. But it's a tendency that's changing – in the past few years, the thoroughly likeable coastal city of Maceió has emerged as a buzzing vacation destination for Brazilian tourists. There are towering modern hotels on its waterfront and a small, but eclectic, restaurant scene that combines world cuisine with Brazilian flavors.
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Convento de São Francisco e Igreja NS dos Anjos
Alagoas
The Convento de São Francisco e Igreja NS dos Anjos was under construction for nearly 100 years before its completion in 1759, and is considered the…
Alagoas
Occupying the top floor of a house Dom Pedro II once slept in, the Museu do Paço Imperial displays lamps, portraits, furniture and elegant finery from the…
Alagoas
The Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia was built at the end of the 18th century. The small oratório (Praça Barão de Penedo) is where the condemned spent their…
Maceió
If you want a better variety of goods and a better deal than what's on offer at the markets on the beach, head to the Mercado do Artesanato in the city…
Igreja NS do Rosário dos Pretos
Alagoas
The Igreja NS do Rosário dos Pretos is a beautiful cathedral uphill from the river built by slaves.
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