Museum of Archeology of the Catholic University of Pernambuco

Built between 1725 and 1732. Parts of the movie Lisbela e o Prisioneiro (2003) were shot in the square in front of the church.

The oldest museum in Brazil, established in 1866. It has extensive collections about the history of Pernambuco from prehistoric to colonial times.

Constructed in 1915, Parque Theater is one of the three oldest, historic theaters in Recife. Modern and traditional plays from Spanish and Portuguese playwrights of the 17th-21st centuries are performed at the theater. Next door is the Cineteatro do Parque, Recife's oldest cinemas. Because Recife's municipal government, tickets are subsidized and cost only pennies!

The largest green area in central Recife, with playground equipment, a petting zoo, and illuminated fountains. 24-hour security.

House where 19th-century politician, abolitionist and author Joaquim Nabuco was born.

Seat of the Pernambuco State Legislature, built in 1874. A historical documents collection can be visited in the annex building.