City tour in Recife with a visit to Brennand Castle.

Let's explore the modern and old parts of Recife, passing by the José Estelita Wharf, integrated into the Pina Basin, and the historic Five Points Fort, built in 1630. In Praça da República, we find an important architectural ensemble, including the imposing Palace of Justice, the Campo das Princesas Palace, and the Santa Isabel Theatre, each with its own unique architectural style.

Just a few meters away, we visited the Golden Chapel of the Third Order of Saint Francis, a jewel of the Baroque-Rococo style, an artistic movement of the 18th century.

We continued towards the House of Culture, where a wide variety of Northeastern handicrafts awaited us. Nearby, we visited the Recife Central Station, dating from 1888, which houses the Train Museum, the first railway museum in Brazil. Along the way, we admired the Old Bridge and Rua da Aurora, creating a beautiful scene of old Recife.

The itinerary also includes a scenic drive through the charming neighborhoods of Casa Forte and Poço da Panela, until we reach the Ricardo Brennand Institute, better known as Brennand Castle. We will be amazed by the beauty of this place, voted the best museum in South America by Traveller's Choice.

Its extensive gardens are filled with valuable sculptures, and the castle itself is a medieval replica, with a permanent collection of works by Frans Post, Jean Baptiste Debret, Facchinetti, Eliseu Visconti, and other renowned artists. We also admired French tapestries, Italian sculptures, English furniture, medieval armor, and a collection of edged weapons from the 16th to the 19th centuries, immersing ourselves in the art, culture, and history of this enchanting city.