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#17 of 153 · Things to do in Joao Pessoa State of Paraiba

Centro Histórico de João Pessoa

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Centro Histórico de João Pessoa is the historic centre of João Pessoa, Brazil, at Praça Antenor Navarro in Varadouro.

Why go

  • Teatro Santa Roza’s Baroque styling and Greco-Roman façade.

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Limestone crossA large limestone cross, described as Latin America’s largest Baroque monument.Outer courtyard of the Igreja de São Francisco and Convento de Santo Antônio complex.
  • Capela Dourada carvingsGold-covered carvings and an image of Santo Antônio.Beside the Igreja de São Francisco.
  • Art nouveau and art deco buildingsBuildings from the 1920s and 1930s.Around Praça Antenor Navarro and the former Hotel Globo.
  • Teatro Santa Roza façadeA Greco-Roman façade on the Baroque-style theatre.Praça Pedro Américo.

Know before you go

  • Open 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday.

Tips for your visit

  • The historic centre spans Centro, Róger, Jaguaribe, Tambiá and Varadouro districts.

Interesting facts4

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  1. 37 hectares

    The historic centre covers 37 hectares and includes about 700 buildings, streets, squares and historic parks.

    Centro Histórico de João Pessoa – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

  2. Praça João Pessoa contains the Legislative Assembly building, Palácio da Redenção and Palácio da Justiça.

    Centro Histórico de João Pessoa – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
  3. 1922

    Praça Dom Ulrico has a central pedestal with an image of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes dated 11 February 1922.

    Centro Histórico de João Pessoa – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

  4. The former Hotel Globo has been converted into a cultural centre.

    Centro Histórico de João Pessoa – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

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History

Buildings in its historic centre have been constructed from the 16th century onward. Praça Rio Branco served as the administrative centre and seat of the Capitania Real da Parahyba. Teatro Santa Roza opened in 1889, and Praça da Independência was designed with republican symbolism in 1922.

  1. 1585João Pessoa began beside the Rio Sanhauá as Cidade Real de Nossa Senhora das Neves.
  2. 16th c.Construction of buildings in the historic centre began.
  3. 16th–17th c.Praça Rio Branco was the site of a pillory, and later hosted public sales, whippings, hangings and official speeches during the colonial and imperial periods.
  4. 1922Praça da Independência was designed with republican symbolism, including an obelisk representing the struggle for independence.
  5. 2007The historic centre received national heritage recognition in December.

Sources: Centro Histórico de João Pessoa – Wikipédia, a … · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Praça Antenor Navarro, 47 - Varadouro, João Pessoa, Joao Pessoa

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Questions and answers

How much does Centro Histórico de João Pessoa cost to visit?

The historic centre is open 24 hours every day.

How long does a visit to Centro Histórico de João Pessoa take?

The protected area covers 37 hectares and includes about 700 buildings.

Where is Centro Histórico de João Pessoa?

It is at Praça Antenor Navarro, 47, in Varadouro, João Pessoa.

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