Marechal Deodoro Historic Center
Centro Histórico de Marechal Deodoro
The first capital of Alagoas state, a colonial old town protected as Brazilian national heritage, with a Franciscan convent and a museum of religious art.
The small town lies on the shores of Manguaba Lagoon and served as the capital of Alagoas until 1839. It is also the birthplace of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, Brazil's first president, whose former home is now a small museum. The old town retains colourful colonial houses and several Baroque churches. Most important is the 17th–18th-century Franciscan convent and church, which houses the Alagoas Museum of Religious Art. It lies about 30 km from Maceió and is often visited on the same day as Massagueira and Praia do Francês.
Opening hours
Old town all day; monastery and museum open daytime
Nearby sights
- Massagueira
- Praia do Francês
- Lagoa Mundaú & Pontal da Barra
- Barra de São Miguel
- Praia do Gunga
- Maceió Metropolitan Cathedral
- Théo Brandão Museum
- Jaraguá Historic District