Praia de São Francisco
Praia de São Francisco is a beach in Olinda, Grande Recife, Pernambuco. Praia de São Francisco is situated nearby to the suburb Milagres, as well as near Carmo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Convento e Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Fort of Saint Francis.
Convento e Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Church
Photo: MB-one, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Convento e Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is a church.
Fort of Saint Francis
Castle
Photo: Prefeitura de Olinda, CC BY 2.0.
Fort of Saint Francis is a castle.
Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda
Protected area
Photo: Hansfotos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda is a protected area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Recife Antigo and Recife.
Recife Antigo
Suburb
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Recife Antigo is the historical section of central Recife, Brazil. It is located on the Island of Recife, near the Recife harbor. This historic area has been recently recovered and now holds several clubs, bars and a high-tech center called Porto Digital. Recife Antigo is situated 5 km southwest of Praia de São Francisco.
Recife
Photo: direitosurbanos, CC BY 2.0.
Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, is one of the largest and most important cities on the northeastern coast of Brazil. This lively state capital, founded by Dutch colonizers, is brimming with a vibrant culture, an interesting old town and some nice beaches.
Casa Forte
Suburb
Casa Forte is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Casa Forte is situated 8 km west of Praia de São Francisco.
Praia de São Francisco
- Type: Beach
- Also known as: “Praia de Sao Francisco”
- Category: landform
- Location: Olinda, Grande Recife, Pernambuco, Northeast, Brazil, South America
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Praia de São Francisco” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Praia de São Francisco”
- Swedish: “Praia de São Francisco”
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Localities in the Area
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