About Olinda
Olinda is a city Metropolitan Region of Recife in Pernambuco state, in northeastern Brazil. And one of the best preserved and oldest cities between declared Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Olinda was also the second Brazil history center to receive this title in 1982, second only to Ouro Preto. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture, after competing with the cities of Salvador and John person.
Demographic data and location
Olinda has a population of 375,559 inhabitants and 360,554 in the urban area, and an area of 37.9 km. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Recife, and is located at a distance of 6 km from Recife Recife. It borders to the north with Paulista, south and west by the Reef, east to the Atlantic Ocean.
Contribution
Olinda was the starting point, not only for the settlement of Pernambuco interior, but also for the occupation of the states of Alagoas, Paraiba, Rio Grande do Norte, Cear and Maranho. Only Sergipe and Piaui not owe their occupation Pernambuco. In addition, there was the Luso-Bahian chain Tower House, which So Paulo hired as Domingos Jorge Velho, pioneers without whom the interior Northeast would have remained under control tapuia for centuries.
Economy
Olinda is a city with a population well considered, with a shopping center well developed and well busy tourism. The inhabitants are mostly middle class and lower class, except for the Upper Town, World Heritage-listed.
Culture
In addition to its natural beauty, Olinda is also one of the most important cultural centers of Brazil. It was declared in 1982, Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Olinda was elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture in 2006. It was the first time Brazil elected a cultural capital. The project is an initiative of the Brazilian Capital of Culture organization, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Olinda revive the splendor of its past every year during the Carnival of Olinda, the sound of frevo, maracatu and other original rhythms of Pernambuco.
The Astronomical Observatory of the Alto da S© of Olinda, where it was held the discovery of Comet Olinda, first comet discovered in Latin America and the only one in Brazil.
Throughout the year, especially in the historical site of Olinda, there are cultural events such as craft feirinhas, reggae, samba, maracatu and afox©s. There are also more intimate environments such as house parties, bars and restaurants cultural - with literary evenings, food, live music and more. Circulating in the midst of these activities, children, youth and adults of various styles. There are also other
Locations by the sea, frequented at night by several people. They are also cultural symbols of the city the typical tapioca food and the lighthouse of Olinda.
Birthday March 12
Foundation March 12, 1535
Olinda is a city Metropolitan Region of Recife in Pernambuco state, in northeastern Brazil. And one of the best preserved and oldest cities between declared Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Olinda was also the second Brazil history center to receive this title in 1982, second only to Ouro Preto. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture, after competing with the cities of Salvador and John person.
Demographic data and location
Olinda has a population of 375,559 inhabitants and 360,554 in the urban area, and an area of 37.9 km. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Recife, and is located at a distance of 6 km from Recife Recife. It borders to the north with Paulista, south and west by the Reef, east to the Atlantic Ocean.
Contribution
Olinda was the starting point, not only for the settlement of Pernambuco interior, but also for the occupation of the states of Alagoas, Paraiba, Rio Grande do Norte, Cear and Maranho. Only Sergipe and Piaui not owe their occupation Pernambuco. In addition, there was the Luso-Bahian chain Tower House, which So Paulo hired as Domingos Jorge Velho, pioneers without whom the interior Northeast would have remained under control tapuia for centuries.
Economy
Olinda is a city with a population well considered, with a shopping center well developed and well busy tourism. The inhabitants are mostly middle class and lower class, except for the Upper Town, World Heritage-listed.
Culture
In addition to its natural beauty, Olinda is also one of the most important cultural centers of Brazil. It was declared in 1982, Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Olinda was elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture in 2006. It was the first time Brazil elected a cultural capital. The project is an initiative of the Brazilian Capital of Culture organization, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Olinda revive the splendor of its past every year during the Carnival of Olinda, the sound of frevo, maracatu and other original rhythms of Pernambuco.
The Astronomical Observatory of the Alto da S© of Olinda, where it was held the discovery of Comet Olinda, first comet discovered in Latin America and the only one in Brazil.
Throughout the year, especially in the historical site of Olinda, there are cultural events such as craft feirinhas, reggae, samba, maracatu and afox©s. There are also more intimate environments such as house parties, bars and restaurants cultural - with literary evenings, food, live music and more. Circulating in the midst of these activities, children, youth and adults of various styles. There are also other
Locations by the sea, frequented at night by several people. They are also cultural symbols of the city the typical tapioca food and the lighthouse of Olinda.
Birthday March 12
Foundation March 12, 1535