Outeiro da Penha

Outeiro da Penha is a peak in Vila Velha, Central, Espírito Santo and has an elevation of 142 metres. Outeiro da Penha is situated nearby to the quarter Prainha, as well as near Jardim Praia da Costa.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Penha Convent and Santa Luzia Lighthouse.

Penha Convent

Church

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Penha Convent is a convent in Vila Velha, Brazil, on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and Vila Velha. Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to Espírito Santo's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha.

Santa Luzia Lighthouse

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Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga

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The Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga, also known as the Fort of São Francisco Xavier da Barra or simply as the Fort of Piratininga, is located in the Inhoã Cove, in the city of Vila Velha, in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vitória and Praia da Costa.

Vitória

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Vitória,also known as "Little Rio de Janeiro", is the small and cozy capital of Espírito Santo, is a city on the southeast coast of Brazil, famous for its beaches and culture, and for its proximity from many other tourist destinations in the state.