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Igreja do Amparo
Olinda ,
Recife
Northeast Brazil
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Continuing in the same direction, you’ll come to Igreja do Amparo in the plaza of the same name. It was built in 1613 and it was also a repository for oil paintings and gold sculptures. Notice the two bell towers on this church. They are an indication that parishioners were wealthy. Praça do Amparo is a quiet spot to take a break and it stands at the intersection of two of Olinda’s most beautiful streets.
Estrada do Bonsuccesso may be the city’s oldest street. The colonial buildings here are painted in red, green, blue and yellow as they were when the city was built. The mansions display Moorish and Portuguese influences. All have balconies, latticed verandahs and graceful arches. Towering windows, known as muxarabis, allow you to peek inside.
Rua do Amparo also has narrow, brightly painted colonial buildings but you’ll find cafés, restaurants, art galleries and shops in many of them. It’s the perfect spot for lunch and browsing.
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