Instituto Historico e Geografico
Historical and Geographical Institute of Rio Grande do Norte. The Institute of History and Geography of Rio Grande do Norte is the oldest cultural institution in the state, and celebrating its 100th year in 2002. It has been called the Memory House and was inaugurated on March 29, 1902. Its headquarters is located between the old Cathedral and the Palace of Culture (formerly the Government Palace), City High.
The library has more than 25,000 volumes, and includes several collections of newspapers, magazines and maps. The museum is small but keeps invaluable relics from the past. Included in these, are a sink that belonged to Mother Christmas, a flag given to the ladies of the 34th Battalion which saw combat with Canudos followers of Antonio Conselheiro, the scarf that belonged to Father Miguelinho, the first treasure chest in the province, called "Ark of secrecy" and many other rarities.
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Address: Rua Conceição, 622 Cidade Alta, Natal, rn, brazilActivities near to Instituto Historico e Geografico
| Padre João Maria Bust and Square (historical) - In recognition of the tireless work of Father John Mary, Rio Grande do Norte, so the call on "The Holy Father" The square that bears his name in Upper Town in Natal, live every day with hundreds of faithful who ask and thank both the graces received through the "Priest of the Poor."
A in his honor was placed in the square that bears his name, located behind the old cathedral. The bust was sculpted by hostile Dantas granite pedes... Address: Pc Pe João Maria, - Cidade Alta, Natal - RN Distance: 0.00km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Igreja do Galo - Natal Historic (historical) - In the main door there is a date: 1766. Probably the time it was ready. In ages past, was known as the Church of St. Anthony of the Military, has served as accommodation for militias of Rio Grande do Norte. Located at Rua Santo Antonio, 698, Upper Town, near the Mother Church. It is now known as Church of the Rooster, rooster because of a bronze in the tower there - giving the chief captain Sanches Caetano da Silva, Governor of the Prov... Address: R. Santo Antônio, 698 - Cidade Alta Natal - RN, 59025-520 Distance: 0.15km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Arte Sacra Museum (museum) -
Inside the Igreja do Galo, also known as the Church of the Rooster, lays the Sacred Art Museum, which tells the religious story of the Rio Grande do Norte State. Created on December 21, 1988 it aims to collect, record, preserve and display art and historical objects of the state with historically importance.
The beautiful collection, rich in religious history of the people, brings together sculptures, sacred imag... Address: Rua Santo Antonio, 698, Cidade Alta - Natal / RN Distance: 0.15km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Coluna Capitolina Del Pretti (historical) - On July 5, 1928 the plane Savoia-Marchetti S-64 piloted by aviators Italian Carlo Del Prete and Arturo Ferrarin reached the town of Bulls, in Rio Grande do Norte, proceeding from Rome in Italy, after a flight of 49 hours and 19 minutes, nonstop, a distance of 7163 winning quilômetros.In recognition of the nobility, warmth and kindness that the people brought Natal to the two famous aviators, Benito Mussolini, "Il Duce" as a Minister of... Address: Praça André de Albuquerque - Cidade Alta Natal - RN Distance: 0.16km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Memorial Câmara Cascudo - Natal Historic Center (historical) - Câmara Cascudo is a celebrated figure of the nation Potiguar. Greatest historian and folklorist of our state, his memorial has a collection of about 10,000 books, furniture, letters and documents that depict and recall its history.The location designated by the State Government to house the Memorial Chamber Cascudo is a XVIII century building erected to host the Royal Treasury. It was rebuilt in 1875 to serve the Treasury for Finance. ... Address: Praça André de Albuquerque - Cidade Alta - Natal - RN Distance: 0.16km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Apresentação - Natal Historic Center (historical) - The Church of Our Lady of the Presentation, located in the hill from where Jeronimo de Albuquerque implemented the city. Stands out in the urban landscape of the current square André de Albuquerque, former Grand Street, the beginnings of Natal in the middle of the City Cultural Centre.The temples and monuments listed by the State Government and belongs to the Archdiocese of Natal. However, it became much more than a house of worship, b... Address: Praça André de Albuquerque - Cidade Alta Natal - RN Distance: 0.16km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Espaço Cultural Palácio Potengi (museum) - Cultural Palace PotengiPraça Sete de Setembro, Cidade Alta - Natal / RN Phone: +55 (84) 3211-4620 The construction of the building ended in 1873. The former seat of state government. Today it houses several cultural and artistic exhibitions, and also the State Art Gallery.
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Built between 1865 and 1873 in the Plaza on September 7 in ... Address: Praça Sete de Setembro - Cidade Alta Natal - RN Distance: 0.21km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Mother´s Day in Natal (festival) -
In Brazil Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, and is considered a very important date. It is the second most important gifting holiday, on which over half of all gifters purchase a gift. That puts Mother's Day right behind Christmas in gifting popularity.
Weeks before Mother's Day advertisements on television, newspapers and radio stations enhance products in special offers and promotion... Address: Prefeitura Municipal de Natal R. Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Cidade Alta Natal - Rio Grande do Norte Distance: 0.22km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico | |
| Brazil Patron Saint´s Day Festivities (festival) - On October 12, to celebrate three dates, but few remember them all: Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's official patron, Children's Day and the Discovery of America. Our national holiday, however, is due only to the first date, and although the devotion to the Saint dates back to the eighteenth century gone, was only enacted in 1980.
There are two sources found on the image, which are in the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia of Aparecid... Address: Prefeitura Municipal do Natal R. Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Cidade Alta, Natal - RN Distance: 0.22km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |  |
| Festival de Quadrilhas de Natal - Ciclo Junino (festival) - June brings one of the most anticipated celebrations in Brazil, June Feasts. The celebrations in honor of the saints of June is a strong tradition in the north and northeast. Typical meals, bonfires, country music, "quadrilhas" and games make up these various parties so dear among Brazilians.Brought to Brazil by the Portuguese in Europe June Feasts there since the fourth century. In the beginning was just celebrated the birthday of St. ... Address: Prefeitura Municipal de Natal Rua Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Natal - RN Distance: 0.22km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico | |
| Historic Center (historical) -
The Natal Historic Center comprises an area of approximately 201,278 m2 (2,166,538.36 sq ft), which are included 150 buildings of various styles, including colonial architecture, neoclassical, art-deco and modernist. This area comprises the districts of Ribeira and Cidade Alta, which are the oldest neighborhoods of the city, which have characteristics of the first centuries of the history of Brazil, highlighting important aspects of ... Address: Prefeitura Municipal do Natal R. Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Cidade Alta Natal - Rio Grande do Norte, 59025-090 Distance: 0.22km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico |
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