Nice collection but completely unorganized in any thematic or chronological way. Even the main exhibition of Dutch presence in Brazil is mixed with random pieces of sculpture and porcelain. Most of the pieces lack information or they are too small printed. Even more shocking is the text praising the Dutch colonization as a positive thing. The collection needs a good and critical curatorship work to transform it in a Museum.

Incredible museum by the Brazilian art collector and businessman Ricardo Brennand, one of the best I have visited apart from The Louvre in Paris. I recommend at least 3 hours to browse through all the buildings and some more time if you want to sit down for a coffee in the lovely Cafe or eat something in the restaurant. The Institute holds a permanent collection of historic and artistic objects of diversified provenience, ranging from Early Middle Ages to 20th century, with strong emphasis in objects, documents and artwork related to Colonial and Dutch Brazil, including the world's largest assemblage of paintings by Frans Post. The Institute also houses one of the largest collections of armory in the world, with 3,000 pieces, the majority of which were produced in Europe and Asia between the 14th and 19th centuries. The library has over 62 thousand volumes, ranging from 16th to 20th century, including a collection of brasiliana and other rare items.

One of the best and most unique museums in the northeast of Brazil, if not all Brazil. A must-visit if you’re in the northeast! The Dutch tapestries and the history of the Dutch in Brazil is fascinating, as is a vast building filled with thousands of weapons from the last hundred years. Add in the stunning gardens filled with capybara and monkeys strolling around and playing and this truly is a memorable place to spend a few hours. Cafe and restaurant on site too. Entrance is $50 BRL.

Mind blowing, incredible collection of paintings, sculptures, medieval armor, swords and much more! Well worth a visit! Muito Obrigado!!

This is definitely one of the best museums in Brazil, probably the best outside Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. There is a wide variety of arts, from sculptures to painting, that cover different moments of history. The main exposition is about an important parte of Brazil, which is the Dutch occupation of the northeast, that happened in the 17th century. The building where the museum is gorgeous. The price (in Oct. 2020) is R$30, with half price for teachers and students. There is also a great restaurant there but it is quite expensive.

A lovely and somewhat eclectic museum on beautiful grounds. I especially enjoyed the Brazilian section with tapestries and paintings from the Dutch occupation in the 17th century. Well-worth a few hours’ visit.

This place is incredibly beautiful and well kept. The weapon museum is rich in articles being displayed and the exhibitions are also pretty rich, talking about the colonial and Northeast. Amazing place to go to see the museum or even only for a walk

If you enjoy taking time to appreciate art in all its shapes you'll certainly like this museum. Ricardo Brennand Istitute is located in a inspiring and breathtaking place where you'll be able to enjoy nature and arts. Spread along the castles you'll see paintings, sculptures, old furniture, armor and etc. Inside it there is a small cafeteria, a restaurant and a small souvenirs shop so you can take gifts for those you love or even to remind you the great time you had there

It was a lovely place to visit. A nice collection of art and regional history. Even an amazing building full of armor and weapons.

Amazing as always. The Cafe could offer a Vegan menu (some people are allergic to milk protein, eggs, etc...)

Nice beach ⛱️🏖️ However, there is only water, sand, big buildings and some palm trees. Nothing special if you like really nice views. But if you like sun, sand and warm water, that's a good place to be.

Beautiful beach as it has calm and strong waves! Great for kids ! Also known as Piscinas! Lovely walk and reasonable prices to rent seats and umbrella. Average 10 or 15 reas.

Boa viagem IS very popular and crowded Beach in Recife. Here you can get food and and rented chair for sunbathing and this Beach is very is to reach.

Beautiful beach, however unsafe to swim due to the sharks. There are not a lot of warning signs.

I prefered over Porto de Galinhas for a nice long walk where you can have wide shore, uninterrupted by "tourism" and view of the sea and shore without kiosks.

The gay beach area is here by the yellow umbrellas. Nice sand. Friendly people. Rent some chairs and umbrellas from the vendor and enjoy the sun.

Boa Viagem is an urban beach located in Recife. Unfortunately known for accidents with Sharks, it is a very good beach to spend the day, on the beach out of the water. If you go, go early, as the sun sets early on the beach due to the large buildings that hide the sun from 3 pm onwards.

Wow, what a beautiful beach! It was one of the first things I discovered when I arrived in Brazil. On one side, there are palm trees swaying in the breeze, and on the other, the mesmerizing expanse of the sea. Day or night, the beach comes alive with the vibrant energy of Brazilian life. The air is filled with the infectious beats of music, and the surroundings are adorned with a kaleidoscope of colors. However, it's important to be mindful of a particular safety concern. Recife ranks among the top 10 places in the world for shark attacks each year, so it's crucial to respect the designated safe limits in the water. By staying within the recommended depth, you can enjoy the beach while minimizing any potential risks. In spite of this, Recife remains an incredible destination for sun-seekers and beach lovers. Beyond the shoreline, the city offers a plethora of experiences. Its vibrant atmosphere, pulsating music, and rich cultural heritage instantly captivate visitors. For an authentic and lively experience, Recife is the perfect choice. Take the time to explore the city's historic center, where you'll encounter architectural treasures that reflect its colonial past. Additionally, don't miss the chance to indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the local cuisine. In conclusion, Recife boasts a breathtaking beach and a festive atmosphere that will leave an indelible mark on your memories. Remember to exercise caution in the water and seize the opportunity to discover all the wonders this incredible city has to offer. Don't let it slip through your fingers!

Lovely place, shame there are too many people leaving their rubbish behind

Don’t use the guide tour, they are scammers! Old town feels like being abandoned with lots of homeless. Don’t feel very secure to walk around. Don’t use any guide tour! They said one hour walk tour, 50 BRL per person. During the tour, there was very little introduction and walking very fast to rush us, took us to shops so they get commission fee, but we actually don’t buy anything. And after finish, they asked 50% more, and insisted cash!!! We don’t want to risk our security since they are a bunch of guides around us and push us to pay! They are the scammers!

great place for visit, and really secure, have a lot of guards there, but the restaurant or how we called "bars" are no that good, I had to wait almost half an hour to get a drink there, no one came to our table to take down our order, but for visit it's cool, and if u wanna make some friends, or making money playing or selling your art, or anything, there's is a lot of people there that can be interested on it

Very beautiful and interesting to visit, just be aware of the boys asking for money or food.

Always a nice play to go, when you visit Recife. Around the place the town is renovating many of the ancient building. I advise to go an take a tour there.

Nice and safe place to walk. Even I might saw people with * not so friendly" faces. Also that day there was police's every were.

The center of the historic city of recife . Old buildings with there colonial style architecture. Walking distance to many attractions

The history of old Recife is well maintained around this area. There is an arts and crafts center in the square, and you can take a little boat to visit the sculpture garden over the reef nearby.

Tourist area to see the sign labed RECIFE to take photos. Lots of police when we were there. You still need to be careful with your belongings.

This is a great place to learn about history and the dutches :) You need to be aware of the hot sun! Make sure to drink lots of water and bring sunshade if you not used to this heat. The Marco Zero is a square you spend a few minutes at and just take it all in. Try to imagine how it used to look when the Dutch came to Brazil 🇧🇷

Great place to hang out with friends and take in the atmosphere. There is live music getting close to carnival time as the local bands practice their acts. Shame that the historical buildings are not cared for though!!

Make short Visit a random night, what a nice time, they presented Capoeira dance that night. It was worth it. Wish to visit in the day to have great view experience.

Nice area, just a few vendors

A nice square with multiple options for food and drinks. However a lady came up screaming at us to give her money and kept following us even after we left the square when we said we had nothing to give. Luckily we lost her. I wish there was a bigger security or police presence not only because of this but also pickpocketing.

Historical city center. Fun views and picture spots.

I like here because it was beautiful place than I expected. No one asked us to buy something, not like other places in Brazil. Recife centro is clean, colorful and calm atmosphere.

buildings are abandoned, our friend with 2 kids was told to go safetly to the nearby cafe and call a taxi to be safe...

That's probably the best shopping mall in Recife. Lots of stores, restaurants, the theater is great, there's a beautiful xmas decoration during the holiday season. It's a must-go in Recife.

Cool spot to chill and work.

beautiful mall in Recife. I do not like shopping but enjoyed this place. Very upscale mall

Excellent mall. Big one. Lots of shops and parking places.

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Absolutely fantastic shopping and dining experience. Allow 4 hours for a superficial walk about. Lots of activities for children. Upper scale shops with quality products especially if travelling next to Europe.

Really nice mall, a lot of different stores. I went there on with my rental car and didn't have to pay for parking. (Movida rental car)

Good place to spend weekend, branded showrooms, nice interior, public entertainment, delicious food place.

Better than the other mall in Recife. Fancier and cleaner

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Very impressive collection of the multitallented artist Francisco Brennand. The first sculpture room lack titles and could have some explanatory texts to help understand his genius. Totally recommended!

The place is nice, but it’s lacking a guided tour or posters with explanations. You feel lost inside, not knowing where to start or what’s the story of the place. It’s also very expensive to get in, 60 BRL. The coffee shop could have decent coffee

One of the most beautiful and moving Museum ever visited. Reference in Northeast Brazil trips!

You should visit this place at least once. Unique architecture and history. Prepare yourself to be in awe. Visit the gift shop for unique ceramic artwork.

Very peaceful place. Visiting during the week is good because it’s more calm and less crowded. The range of sculptures and paintings is amazing, not to mention that the grounds are beautiful and unspoiled to go for a walk or just sit and relax

Amazing palace! The tour takes at least 2 hours.

Esse é um museu essencial para quem gosta do Brennand ou de arte moderna. Um lugar limpo, tranquilo, e muito relaxante de visitar. This is a must-visit place in Recife if you like modern, daring art. It does contain quite a bit of phallic imagery, but a in abstract (it is the style of the artist). It's a beautiful indoor and outdoor museum. Very clean, and relaxing.

Exceptional! The location seems surreal and the composition of art, architecture and landscape is stunning. Don't miss the sketches and paintings, they are of excellent quality and show the diversity of Brennands work. The idea to show so many works of a single artist in a place designed and developed by himself creates an unique atmosphere. Visiting this place felt like diving into another world... definitive a must-visit in Recife!

Amazing museum - it's very large - some indoors & a lot of it is outdoors - it's very calm & safe

A former prision turned into a cultural centre? Wonderful and poetic.

I love this place. It's a must-go for whomever visits Recife, Brazil.

Amazing craft market with loads of beautiful staff, good for hand made products like ceramic and cotton. Worth visit, I believe is expensive for local people but worth exploring it.

A nice tourist spot for handicrafts or even getting a drink or snacks. It was originally a prison and each vendor occupies a prison cell, most of them are beautifully decorated. It doesn’t look big through the entrance it but once you are inside, you will see the long, seem like never ending hallway

Only a place for touristic shopping. Little Shops with survenirs. NO culture there. :(

Great place to buy typical gifts.

Such a lovely thing to turn a prison into a cultural place! There are so many nice crafty shops with amazing local products varying from clothes to food. It was a treat walking around and window shopping.

Great place to go shopping! Lots of history and fun souvenirs.

It's a great place to go and visit! I spend easily 2h in here learning so much and the interaction of the displays are really good setup!

Nice and lovely museum. For Brazilian standards it is a very good museum. The collection is nice and it is nice you can try the different instruments of forro. This improves the understanding of the music significant and I liked it a lot, the music guy was explaining everything and even could speak English very well.

There is no way this place is 4,7 stars. One might say it does a greet job of reflecting Recife and Pernambuco’s perpetually broken nature, as most exhibits were broken despite its relative newness. Exhibits were either too wordy and detailed or too broad and disconnected. attractive in look but lacking substance and a rip off at any price

Interesting displays, but almost no English information, without a native Portuguese speaker you would not understand anything.

Beautiful small museum, huge tribute to ‘sertão’, to being Nordestino, being Brazilian. Poetry, music and inspiration is everywhere. For free.

It is a very interesting cultural space, particularly for Brazilians. It tells the story of Luiz Gonzaga, a famous 20th century singer and musician who took regional music to national and international audiences. Some of the audiovisual equipment is not working properly, but it is worth a visit. There is a small entrance fee.

Nice experience, brings good knowledge and understanding with the visit.

huge museum to celebrate brazilian northeast countryside culture . bit dark inside but the massof building is impressive andlocation too

Nice place about the local area, a must see if you want to know more about the region

Nice place to let off some steam and drink a coconut water to refresh.

Fantastic public park that's fun to run and walk around at any time of day. Lots of fun things to do in and nearby the park. This park is in a great part of town in Recife. I really enjoyed visiting Pernambuco.

Very nice place to go to. Great options for doing exercises, or go with friends or family to relax. Nice playgrounds for kids. They are made in a way that they are attractive for kids of a certain age. This way the children can play with friends of their own age. It's clean, well taken care of and there is security.

The park is big, well maintained and is suitable for lots of activities. You can bring your kids, have a date, come for a jog or even just relax. As of today, they're working to bring access to people with limited mobility. Thumbs up for that

Its so beatful. I loved this Park. Taking a walk among the trees is something incredible. I loved nature.

Very nice here

It's a good place to do some exercises and enjoy the nature. Plenty of space, lots os trees, playground parks for kids and so on

A nice and one of the few urban parks in the metro area. Useful for jogging and bringing kids. There's an ancient chapel which is very singular.

nice place for all ages, with a lot of stores and restaurants, if u wanna spend some time that the place, but everything there is super expensive, so if u wanna buy a lot of things look in another place first

Great mall with a very clean appearance, plenty of parking and great arrangement and assortment of stores.

Very very big shopping. Looks good and clean. It has many shops with excellent prices and good quality.

Ótimo lugar. . . . A great place to hang out and shopping.

I love it it was beautiful people's very competitive to help me with the bags, help me put me in a cab it was beautiful and the police people were fantastic I got lost they helped me, they help me I love it.

Huge mall with every store you might need including cinema with large recliner chairs. Offers everything from small stores to supermarket.

One of best shopping malls I’ve visited in Brazil despite the lack of English speakers in all shops can still buy anything

Very pet friendly and wheelchair accessible!!! What a great place to take the whol3 family! We liked it and got lost and had to ask for help to get out of the place.

Just a mall with all you need or don’t need

For my first time visit, it was very nice. The restaurant is spacious and open but with areas that are slightly secluded. Live music and nice atmosphere. The food was very delicious. There is also a children's play area for small children to toddlers and a little older.

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Super nice to shop. It’s a clean, modern and most of all a really nice temperature inside. There are a lot of shops so you will always find something you will like 🧐 Don’t worry if your hungry because the food court has a lot from fast food to fish 🐠 🐟 dish. 🤤

Nice place to get away from noisy and dirty people.

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful and peaceful island. Access is by boats and rafts leaving from Itamaracá or Maria Farinha. The journey is peaceful and the view is wonderful. On the island there are bars, hammocks in the sea and you can walk to the tip of the island. I suggest you take a look before choosing where to stay, the prices are different and the service is the same. We ordered the dish with fish and side dishes, average 100.00 and it was delicious. The beer was hot, but they placed a cooler with ice on the table. We only started receiving good service after a complaint. I would go back and recommend it, apart from the hassle due to the dispute between the establishments on the beach. (Original) Ilha lindíssima e sossegada. O acesso é feito por barcos e jangadas saindo de Itamaracá ou Maria Farinha. O trajeto é tranquilo e o visual maravilhoso. Na Ilha existem bares, redes no mar e dá pra caminhar até a ponta da ilha. Sugiro que dê uma olhada antes de escolher onde ficar, os preços são diferentes e o atendimento idem. Pedimos o prato com peixe e acompanhamentos, média 100,00 e estava gostoso. A cerveja estava quente, mas colocaram um ispor com gelo na mesa. Só começamos a ser bem atendidos após uma reclamação. Voltaria e recomendo, tirando essa chateação por conta da disputa entre os estabelecimentos na praia.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful islet, the main access is by boat from Praia do Forte in Itamaracá. The island has a number of bars, making it a good place to relax. I held a field class with a study theme on migratory birds. Class taught by the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco. (Original) Ilhota muito bela, o principal acesso é de barco com embarque na praia do forte em Itamaracá. A ilha possui a presença de bares, sendo um bom local para se destrair. Realizei aula de campo com tema de estudo sobre aves migratórias. Aula ministrada pela Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco.

(Translated by Google) incredible place, where the river meets the sea, calm waters, a place to relax. (Original) lugar incrível, encontro do rio com mar, águas calmas, lugar pra relaxar.

(Translated by Google) Super top, it's a good idea to take some money if you want to cross with your family. On 08/07/2020, in low season, they charged 80.00 to make the crossing, round trip, for 5 people. The crown is great, there is a hammock at the water's edge and the price of snacks is very affordable too. The photos look fantastic (Original) Super top, bom levar um bom dinheiro caso queira atravessar com a família. Dia 07/08/2020, em baixa temporada, cobraram 80,00 pra fazer a travessia, ida e volta, de 5 pessoas. A coroa é ótima, tem rede na beira da água e o preço dos petiscos está bem acessível também. As fotos ficam fantásticas

(Translated by Google) Beautiful island with crystal clear waters! I loved meeting you! (Original) Linda ilha com águas cristalinas! Amei conhecer!

It’s worth the visit to know more about the giant dolls that illustrate the carnival. The price is quite higher than other more interesting places in Old Recife and that’s the reason of my 3 stars. Also, the toilets have terrible presentation. I spent 15 minutes inside. Beside my comments, I recommend, it’s a way to promote local culture.

If you’re into Brazilian current events and love carnival, then I gather that you’ll love this. If neither is the case, you’ll most likely regret paying the entry fee. Truth in advertising would have meant explaining to potential customers that it’s only one room.

Typical tourist trap. you pay $25 to visit two crowded rooms with big dolls.

The Dolls look really uncanny, which makes them really funny, but the place is really hot and crammed.

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Good idea for see the giants dolls of Olinda

Super fun!

It costs R$10 (Oct. 2020) but it’s a well worth visit. These giant dolls are part of Pernambuco’s culture. There is a guide but only in Portuguese. Most dolls represent state personalities (even people from other areas of Brazil might recognize only a few of them), but you can also find some “celebrities”.

Expensive But like so much

Not so many info available.

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Not very spectacular but decent! 10 reais (5 to go and 5 to come back). Small island! Rent a bike Itau!

Very beautiful outdoor art exhibition. It has a wonderful scenario: the ocean.

Nice view from the city. The water smelled disgusting and the guy tried to charge us more money than what the ticket actually cost! (2.50 reais each way, should be!) Wouldn't recommend it at all, there are other places to go where the view can be appreciatted.

Awesome view. Very very near the deep sea! Becareful. For me the first area a tourist have to visit in Recife is Marco Zero Area, thus parque das esculturas does part of it. They have boats to cross the local channel from marco zero docks 'till parque das esculturas.

If you love taking pictures/art/beautiful ladscapes, this is an amazing place you must visit in Recife.

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Beautiful view!

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