Tourist Attractions & Monuments Brazil

A dozen coconut trees ployés by western trade winds are looking at fishing houses and green water.

The powder museum. This thick and blind building was built in 1708 and houses a museum of the city, open morning and afternoon except on Mondays.

Completed around 1714 (the exact date of its construction is unknown), it was built on the heights, from where one has a superb view of the Potengi River. It is one of the oldest churches in the city, built by slaves. The original form was probably more modest; the sacristy, tower and side aisle were added later. Around it, the original paving, of the Moleque pe type, can still be found. Mass in Latin is still celebrated on Sundays, according to the most traditional ritual of Catholicism

It served as the starting point for the cable car that connected it to the Fort of the Three Kings. The place where this church is located today was originally occupied by the first chapel of the city, built in 1619, of which some walls still exist. It has undergone several modifications: it was transformed into a Calvinist temple during the Dutch invasion, in 1786 it received the baptistery and in 1862 its tower was completed. In 1994 it underwent a major restoration, during which the added elements were removed.

From the th century.

They date from 1590, but were completed in 1783. Different styles, therefore. Beautiful Portuguese tiles from the 18th century and pieces of sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries. This architectural ensemble is one of the most remarkable baroque ensembles in Brazil. We will appreciate the church of São Francisco and the convent of Santo Antônio, the chapel of the Third Order of São Francisco, the chapel of São Benedito, the house of prayer, called golden chapel.

It was during the Dutch domination (1630-1654) that the Jewish-Portuguese communities came to settle, taking advantage of the great religious tolerance of the Batavians. This synagogue is the oldest synagogue in America, operating from 1641 to 1654. The building was archaeologically excavated and opened to the public in 2001. The floor and objects from the 17th century, such as the Mikvê, a small bathtub used in purification rituals, are on display.

Possibility of camping (reservation is required because the number of campers per day allowed within the park is limited). Otherwise, pousadas are located nearby.

It is one of the busiest parks in the city.