In its almost 600 years of age and History, the city is a woven knit of culture influenced by Portuguese, Dutch, and African Heritage, symbolizing the diversity and original flavor only Brazil can offer. Geographically a river archipelago, Recife displays beautiful bridges and authentic Colonial Architecture from the time Maurice of Nassau took inspiration from Venice in how to take advantage of the rivers to create a tropical metropolis.
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A little heads up: I might be a little biased about this subject. I grew up in Recife and being surrounded by History and beautiful views is something you almost get used to. Almost.
Recife is the Capital of Pernambuco, one of the 26 Brazilian states. Its name comes from the word arrecifes, the reefs in the ocean, which were very favorable to the Portuguese when they arrived to the Brazilian Coast looking for a place to anchor their caravels. The area soon turned to be one of the first Brazilian ports, later on developing into one of the oldest cities in the country.
Recife has a lot of dynamic History, from Dutch invasion to Jewish immigration plus its original culture mixed from all the influences. What is left today? A vibrant city by the Atlantic Ocean waiting to be explored.
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