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Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Alameda Antonio Brennand, Recife, State of Pernambuco 50741-904, Brazil
81 2121-0352
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Ranked #1 of 92 attractions in Recife
Type: Art Galleries, Parks, Libraries, Museums
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Philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Glorious architecture, sumptuous gardens, a real oasis and worth visiting. The driveway is lined with royal palms (Glorious) and the gardens have all sorts of marvelous sculptures. Impeccably maintained. The museum collection is quite interesting and even includes a Baroque Italian Organ!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

If in Recife well worth visiting. Beautiful gardens and great exhibitions. Had a music show here also - great when having a coffee.

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South America
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The Prime Paints about New Continent America in a wonderful atmosphere. Essential You stay in Recife

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012 via mobile

After a 30-minute drive from downtown (and no indication which way to take) you get in a peaceful location. Mixed art pieces separated in two big halls. Liked the Miro drawings and the exhibition on Brazil - Holland history.

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Recife, PE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

I agree, well worth the visit. BUT my only criticism is that it's almost inaccessible by public transport, You can get close though, on a bus to Varzea, then 20 mins walk

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Los Angeles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

Take a half hour taxi from Boa Viagem and enjoy some history and art. Opens at 1pm and closes at 5pm. Taxi should be around $50R round trip but make sure the taxi will wait or return as taxis are scarce. $15 R to enter. Beautiful old maps of Recife from the 1600's. Also paintings and drawings of other cities... More

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Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2012

This is a very charming place in Recife, they have a rich and beautiful art collection.The area around is fantastic, very green, very beatiful. You must visit this place!

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São José do Rio Preto, Brasil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The place has two castles. Of course, they are not old, but they are perfect for those who live in America, and not in Europe and can´t go there. I think they have one of the best medieval armours collection I`ve ever seen in my life out of Europe. They got arts exhibition too. And, there is a Café inside... More

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Recife, PE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This is a castle with great gardens and with medieval collections inside.

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Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I can't belive that this precious place is not widely known in Brazil. When I went to Recife, I had never heard of it. Only when I got in the city, the taxi driver suggested us to stop by. I got truly amazed from the very begging. Everything is so well taken care of! Aside from the content of the... More

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