A house of prayer for some, Sao Bento Monastery is worth a visit, no matter your personal beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to visitors for a welcome pause from your busy travel itinerary.

Situated in Olinda Historical Center, this house of prayer is worth including in your schedule. But you'll find plenty more to explore in the area. Shopping RioMar, Mirabilandia Amusement Park, and Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho are within easy reach of Sao Bento Monastery.

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Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura.

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.

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Olinda City Hall is just one of the places to see in Olinda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Milagres Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife.

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You can browse the exhibits at Mamulengo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Olinda. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.