Igarassu Historic Centre
Igarassu
One of Brazil's earliest colonial settlements. The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, built in 1535, is considered the oldest surviving church in Brazil.
Igarassu's historic center is small. On a hill stand the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, built in 1535, the Monastery of Santo Antônio, and a museum of religious art. The monastery holds colonial-era religious paintings. The small town keeps a peaceful colonial atmosphere and sees few visitors. It is about 30 km from Recife and works well as a northern day trip together with Itamaracá Island.
Opening hours
Church approx. 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Itamaracá Island & Forte Orange
- Alto da Sé & Olinda Cathedral
- Convent of São Francisco, Olinda
- Historic Centre of Olinda
- Monastery of São Bento, Olinda
- Museu do Homem do Nordeste
- Recife Antigo
- Oficina Brennand