Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent

The Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Caramel was built in 1687 and has Baroque features. In the golden altar, the statue of the patroness Our Lady of Mount Caramel can be contemplated in size on the altar of the basilica, and the art gallery in the annex of the church, with paintings of the eighteenth century.
The main altar houses valuable gold crowns and precious stones. It was in this convent, Friar Caneca ordained a priest.
Address: Avenida Dantas Barreto, - Santo Antonio.
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Address: Av. Dantas Barreto - Santo Antônio Recife - PE, 50010-360Activities near to Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent
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Republic Square
Located on the northern side of the central island of Sao Antonio (Santo Antonio), the Praca da Republica is surrounded by prominent buildings and imposing architecture dating from the 19th century. The Republic Square comprises a small formally landscaped park with fountains and seating, being a popular place to sit and eat at lunchtime. Just a short distance to the south is the is the magnificent Capela Do... Address: Praca da Republica, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, BR Distance: 0.15km from the Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent | ![]() |
| Recife Festa Junina (festival) - Festa Junina was introduced to Northeastern Brazil by the Portuguese for whom St John's day (also celebrated as Midsummer Day in several European countries), on the 24th of June, is one of the oldest and most popular celebrations of the year. Differently from what happens on the European Midsummer Day. The festivities in Brazil do not take place during the summer solstice but during the tropical winter solstice. The festivities traditio... Address: Prefeitura Municipal do Recife Pc República - Santo Antônio, Recife - PE Distance: 0.15km from the Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent | ![]() |
| Palace of Princesses (historical) - With neoclassical style, the Palácio do Campo das Princesas was so called during the visit of Emperor Dom Pedro II in honor of their daughters who were playing on the outskirts of the garden. Located in Santo Antonio, near the Republic Square - the scene of executions during the Revolution of 1817 - the Palace has undergone several reforms to reach its current form.
His first construction took place in the sixteenth century to hou... Address: Palácio do Governo Santo Antônio, Recife - PE Distance: 0.26km from the Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent | ![]() |
| Imagem e do Som de Pernambuco Museum (museum) - MISPE - Museu da Imagem e do Som de Pernambuco
Museu dedicado à história da evolução de tecnologias de imagem o do som e conseqüentemente da memória cultural. Possui gravações com depoimentos de Cícero Dias e Capiba.
Rua da Aurora, 379, Boa Vista - Recife.
Fone: (81) 3231.2716
Visita: segunda a sexta-feira, das 8h às 14h
Entrada gratuita Address: Rua da Aurora, 379, Boa Vista, Recife, Brazil Distance: 0.35km from the Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent | |
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Capacity: 800
Rates: up to $ 30
Cards accepted: Visa | Mastercard | Credicard | Diners | Amex
Minimum age: 18
Average age: 22 to 25
Genre: Electronic
Access for disabled
Valet Parking
Air conditioning
Shopping Paço Alfândega - R. da Alfândega, 35 - Bairro do Recife, Recife, PE, Brazil
Tel.: (81) 3305-5777
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| Club Hype (nightlife) - The first club in Recife totally dedicated to electronic music. Mustard is the resident DJ, but guest DJ's are visit from all over Brazil.
Hours: Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays starting at 22:00 pm
Capacity: 450
Rates: up to $ 15
Cards accepted: Visa | Mastercard
Minimum age: 18
Average age: 22 to 25
Genre: Electronic
Trav. Tuyuty , 39 - Recife Antigo - Recife / PE
Tel.: (81) 3424-1170 Address: Trav. Tuyuty , 39 - Recife Antigo, PE, Brazil Distance: 0.61km from the Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent | |
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| Barreto Junior Theater (theater) - With the closure of cinemas in several districts of Recife, many people lost a cultural fun option. Many of these cinemas have been demolished or are in ruins. A different fate had the Cine-Atlantic, the District of Pina.After the disabled space was purchased by the City to the group Luiz Severiano Ribeiro, in 1985. And with the work of architect Erick Permann, the old movie theater transformed into the Junior Baker, with its preserved ... Address: Prefeitura Municipal do Recife Rua Da Maria César, 170 - Recife Velho, Recife - PE Distance: 0.65km from the Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent | ![]() |
| Instituto Arqueológico Histórico e Geográfico de Pernambuco (museum) -
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| Downtown Pub (nightlife) - One of the most popular places among youngsters. International and Brazilian rock music. Always crowded, usually with a line waiting outside.
R. Vigário Tenório, 105, Bairro do Recife
Phone: 3424 6317
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