Farol Norte
Farol Norte is a lighthouse in Brazil. Farol Norte is situated nearby to the suburb Recife Antigo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue and Recife Port.
Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue
Synagogue
Recife Port
Harbor
Photo: rafael anjinhu, CC BY 2.0.
Recife Port is located in Recife Antigo in the city of Recife. This international port serves the RMR and has two main operational areas: cruises and cargo. Recife Port is situated 2 km west of Farol Norte.
Malakoff Tower
Observatory
Photo: Tetraktys, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Malakoff Tower is a tower located in Recife Antigo, Recife. This monument was built between 1835 and 1855 to be used as an observatory and as the main entrance and gateway for Arsenal da Marinha square. Malakoff Tower is situated 3 km southwest of Farol Norte.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Recife Antigo and Olinda.
Recife Antigo
Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0 br.
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 3 km southwest of Farol Norte.
Olinda
Photo: Prefeitura de Olinda, CC BY 2.0.
Olinda is a city in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco. It hosts one of Brazil's most famous carnivals and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its 16th and 17th century buildings.
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.
Farol Norte
- Type: Lighthouse
- Also known as: “Farol Norte do Quebra-Mar do Banco Inglês”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-8.04442° or 8° 2′ 40″ southLongitude
-34.85032° or 34° 51′ 1″ westOpen location code
6937X44X+6VOpenStreetMap ID
node 1181455453OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=lighthouse
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