Location: Olinda
Top Things to do in Olinda
The 10 Best Things to do in Olinda, State of Pernambuco (PE)
Olinda (Portuguese pronunciation: [oˈlĩdɐ]), is an historic city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, located on the country's northeastern Atlantic Ocean coast, in Greater Recife (capital of Pernambuco State). It has a population of 389,494 people, covers 41.681 square kilometres (16.093 sq mi), and has a population of 9 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is noted as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil.
Restaurants in Olinda
1. Church and Monastery of Sao Bento
2. Se Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,417 reviews
Reviewed By DelfinoEdward - Lucena, Brazil
This church was originally built on the highest point in the city of Olinda in 1537. When the Dutch invaded in 1631, the church and much of the city was burned. It was rebuilt in 1676, when it was elevated to the status of a Cathedral.
3. Centro Historico de Olinda
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4.5 based on 2,851 reviews
Reviewed By Tati_Luz - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Olinda worths a day-trip when you are in Recife and have some time to spare. I recommend to take a taxi/uber and start your visit from the Cathedral and then walk down the hill and aprecciate the archicteture , the local artist ateliers and the amazing view of the see.
4. Convento de Sao Francisco
5. Caixa d'Agua Alto da Se / Elevador Panoramico
6. Espaco Ciencia
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
7. Igreja Do Carmo
8. Olinda Carnival
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Of the people and for the people, organizers argue that Olinda’s Carnival is the most democratic in the world, with more than 500 groups taking part in its parades, more than 100 performers wowing the crowds for free across its nine stages, and all ages, generations, and races represented. Olinda’s Carnival also benefits from its unique, picturesque setting — a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the fact that the best of its festivities take place during the day, lending it a particularly family-friendly vibe. Look out for the huge paper mache puppets amongst the paraders, as well as the infectious 'frevo' rhythms — both of these make Olinda a truly one-of-a-kind carnival experience!
Reviewed By Boogiedownbrownie - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Olinda, has hands down, one of the best street Carnivals in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is more of the Samba schoos (parades) along with blocos. But the vibe in Olinda is sooo friendly and warm! Great music, costumes and traditions! Incredibly beautiful town as well!
9. Shopping Patteo Olinda
10. Casa dos Bonecos Gigantes
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4.0 based on 908 reviews
Reviewed By Johnny_Pira
The Museum of the Giant Dolls of Olinda is very interesting and shows us how they are made the dolls of more than five meters in height that are a must see in the Carnival of Olinda! It is worth to go there and meet!
