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Fundação Gilberto Freyre
Gilberto Freyre Foundation
One of the most important Brazilian sociologists of all time, Gilberto Freyre, immortalized his thoughts and theories through established works such as "Casa Grande e Senzala" and "Mansions and Mucambos." His everyday life and way of living also remain alive by Gilberto Freyre Foundation, located in the Pernambuco student residence where he lived for many years.
The house, surrounded by an ecological ranch, remains as it was left by the sociologist. There are living objects, antique furniture, fine china, silverware and pieces of folk art. The writer's taste for art is represented in the art gallery consisting of works of Cicero Dias, Lula Cardoso Ayres, Di Cavalcanti and even Gilberto Freyre own paintings.
Homepage: Gilberto Freyre Foundation
Address: Dois Irmãos Street, 320, Apipucos - Recife.
Phone: +55 (81) 3441.1733
Fax: +55 (81) 3441.2883
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: R$ 3,.00
Activities near to Fundação Gilberto Freyre
| House and Museum of Gilberto Freyre (museum) - Casa Museu Gilberto Freyre
A charming farmhouse built in the 18th century and once the home of renowned Brazilian historian, congressman, sociologist and anthropologist Gilberto de Mello Freyre (1900 to 1987), the Casa Museu Gilberto Freyre immortalizes the life of this much-loved local. Exhibits include many of Freyre's personal belongings, such as paintings, handicrafts, antiques and a large collection of books, while the su... Address: Rua Jorge Tasso Neto, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, BR Distance: 0.16km from the Fundação Gilberto Freyre | |
| Parque Dois Irmaos (zoo) - Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmaos
A popular family attraction located on the Praca Farias Neves, the Parque Dois Irmaos covers a large area of just under 985 acres / 400 hectares and is made up of a number of popular attractions, including a Natural Science Museum and more than 120 different animal species, many of which are indigenous to Brazil. The Parque Dois Irmaos was established in 1916 and is known for its conservation work, ... Address: Praca Farias Neves, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, BR Distance: 0.94km from the Fundação Gilberto Freyre | |
| Natural Sciences Museum (museum) - Museu de Ciencias Naturais
The Museu de Ciencias Naturais is just one of many attractions to be found in the Parque Dois Irmaos (Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmaos). Inside are a series of exhibits relating to the world of nature, with animal specimens and information about the region's diverse flora and fauna.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 08:00 to 17:00
Cost: Charge (Unknown) Address: Praca Faria Neves, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, BR Distance: 0.94km from the Fundação Gilberto Freyre |
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