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Parque 13 de Maio

May 13th Park

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

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Bar Central
A lively and fun place more upmarket than most. The bar attracts a diverse crowd, ranging from writers to musician. Bar Central is also queer-friendly and very famous with indie kids.
Mon-Fri 12:00-02:00, Sat 20:00-02:00, Sun closed
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Joaquim Nabuco Palace
Assembléia Legislativa do Estado de Pernambuco
Seat of the Pernambuco State Legislature, built in 1874. A historical documents collection can be visited in the annex building.
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Museum of Natural History Louis Jacques Brunet
Museu de História Natural Louis Jacques Brunet
Created in 1861, it is one of the first natural history museums in Latin America. Located at Ginásio Pernambucano. Collection spans archeology, botany, geology and zoology.
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Pernambuco Image and Sound Museum
Museu da Imagem e do Som de Pernambuco - MISPE
Holds more than 6,000 pieces, including movies, records, photographs, postcards and the like. Uses modern audivisual techniques to document Pernambuco's culture.
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat Sun 13:00-17:00