Culture of Fortaleza. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
The beautiful modern city of Fortaleza is very popular among fans of beach rest. However, in addition to the scenic coastline and a variety of entertainment options, the city is characterized by an abundance of unique cultural and historical sites. The cultural center Dragao do Mar opened in 1998 is the most famous and visited attraction in the city. The area of the cultural center is more than 30,000 square meters; there are several museums and various exhibitions on its territory.
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One of the most ambitious and interesting cultural institutions of the city is the Museu do Ceará; it represents a rich collection of art and antiquities to its visitors. Ten rooms of the museum house collections of antique furniture, folk costumes and everyday items. The Museu do Maracatu specializes in musical instruments; its visitors will have a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of folk traditions of local people.
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The Church of Santa Teresa in El Salvador was opened back in 1697. A former monastery building located nearby is now occupied by the Museum of Spiritual Art. It keeps a valuable collection of portrait sculptures of the 17th-19th centuries. These sculptures were created from wood, ivory, clay, steatite (soapstone), and other materials. One of the most remarkable relics is the sculpture of the Benedictine monk Agostinho da Piedade. Here you can see works of the sculptor and monk Agostinho de Jesus and paintings by great colonialist artists like Ricardo do Pilar. The Museum is located on Sodre Street. In Brasilia, on Esplanada dos Ministérios, you will find the interesting-looking round Museum of Indigenous Peoples. It tells the history of people of a pre-colonial period with their own culture and traditions. Here you can see weapons and tools of those times, feather hats, ceramic products and much more created by hands of the indigenous peoples of South America. The museum has its own craft shop. … Open
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Fortaleza
Landmarks of culture on Fortaleza map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Fortaleza. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Fortaleza: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Fortaleza. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!