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Set on a hill, approximately 6 km north
of Recife, is OLINDA, quite simply, one of the largest and most beautiful
complexes of colonial architecture in Brazil: a maze of cobbled streets,
hills crowned with brilliant white churches, pastel-coloured houses,
Baroque fountains and graceful squares. Not surprisingly, in 1982 it
was designated a cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Founded in 1535,
the old city is spread across several small hills looking back towards
Recife, but it belongs to a different world. In many ways Olinda is
the Greenwich Village of Recife; it’s here that many of the larger
city’s artists, musicians and liberal professionals live. Olinda
is most renowned, though, for its Carnaval, famous throughout Brazil,
which attracts visitors from all over the country, as well as Europe.
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Pousadas in Olinda
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Pousada Do Amparo
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The Pousada do Amparo is located in the 'Amparo' district of Olinda, an artisan area. Two colonial houses have been combined to form the pousada, which has a garden on the slopes of a hill with views of Recife and featuring two swimming pools. The twelve apartments are all unique, and all feature air-conditioning as standard. Some have a Jacuzzi and work by the local artists; some also have a wide veranda with a view of Recife, and others look over Amparo Street. http://www.veloso.com/olinda
The Pousadas Art gallery shows some of
the work of several painters of Pernambuco State. Many of these paintings
show the history of more than 2 centuries ago.
The Pousada is a Charming rustic colonial
house but with modern facilities.
The backyard is located in the back
side of a hill where you can have an extraordinary view of Recife. Colourful
Gardens where where you can relax and enjoy the sorrounding nature.
There are also two swimming pools (one for children).
The Pousada has twelve rooms decorated
with Brazilian art and wooden interior, air conditioning, private facilities,
some with a jacuzzi. Every room has its uniqueness. Some have a balcony
overlooking the Rua do Amparo others with view to the City Recife.
Pousada Amparo has also a bar in the
basement close to the stone foudations which rise the history and a
wine-cellar where you can taste some special wines and other drinks
as well as fine liqueurs.
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Quatro Cantos Pousada |
Occupies a historic 19th century mansion, situated in the heart of the old city of Olinda. It is located 6km from Recife and 3 km from the Convention Center, and within striking distance of some of the finest beaches in the Northeast of Brazil. The brakfast features one of the best regional cuisine, including tapioca stuffed with grated coconut, couscous in seasoned coconut milk, macaxeira, sweet potato, corn-meal, carmelled banana, and sweet rice, as well as an tropical fruits. Famous for its close relationship with local culture, the Pousada dos Quatro Cantos offers a special service: The Estação Quatro Cantos. It is an art gallery with the innovative concept of rescuing popular culture. http://www.veloso.com/olinda
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LUXURY ROOM: Comfortable and elegant
room, with air conditioning, minibar, TV, telephone, bathroom, and balcony
with a view.
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VERANDA SUITE: Two rooms connected in
colonial style, with air conditioning, minibar, TV, telephone, and bathroom.
This suite features a large balcony with panoramic views over the old
city and the sea.
GARDEN SUITE: Two rooms connected in
colonial style, with air conditioning, minibar, TV, telephone, and bathroom.
This suite features a small balcony looking in to the romatic garden
of the Pousada, with partial views over the old city.
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