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Praça do Marco Zero

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Why go

  • Carnival at Marco Zero, the city's main hub, with the streets of Bairro do Recife decorated for six party days.
  • Brennand's sculptures in the open-air museum on the reefs across the river, reached by boat from the square.
  • Singer João Gomes's 2022 show here, recorded as a DVD at the Marco Zero.

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

  • Rosa dos ventosCícero Dias's circle, 20 m across, made of coloured quartz and granite stones, set into the central floor.Central floor of the square.Since 1999 On the map
  • Marco Zero milestoneThe city's zero milestone, set up in 1938 by the Automóvel Clube de Pernambuco. All official local road distances are measured from it.At one edge of the square.Since 1938 On the map
  • Bronze bust of Barão do Rio BrancoBy sculptor Félix Charpentier, on a stone pedestal carved by Corbiniano Vilaça. Placed in the square in 1917; moved to its present edge in 1999.At one edge of the square.Since 1917 On the map

Know before you go

  • Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Tips for your visit

  • The official name is Praça Barão do Rio Branco; Marco Zero is a nickname.
  • Arriving visitors find a wide esplanade; the Rosa dos ventos circle is set into the central floor.
  • Boat trips to the open-air museum across the river leave from the square and return to it.

Best time to visit

  • Assembly of the main stage started ahead of the 2024 carnival.

Interesting facts2

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  1. Beside the square, the estuary is protected by a natural dike, where the Parque das Esculturas stands.

    Praça Rio Branco (Recife) - Wikipedia
  2. 1926

    The Rosa dos ventos was inspired by the 1926 work Eu vi o mundo, which began in Recife.

    Quando o antigo encontra o novo no coração do Recife - Inspiração Brasil - Folha PE

Shorts

History

  1. 1909–1920Urban reforms in Bairro do Recife. At least 480 properties were demolished to open three new avenues.
  2. 1926Cícero Dias began the work Eu vi o mundo in Recife. It later inspired the square's 1999 design.
  3. 1938The Automóvel Clube de Pernambuco set up the Marco Zero milestone in the square's centre and gave it to the city.
  4. 1999The square was redesigned for the 500-year celebrations. Cícero Dias's Rosa dos ventos was set into the floor, and the bust and milestone were moved to an edge.
  5. TodayThe square is a meeting point for young people, athletes, artists, tourists and residents.

Sources: Praça Rio Branco (Recife) - Wikipedia · Praça do Marco Zero: onde fica e quais locais v… · Quando o antigo encontra o novo no coração do R… · Marco Zero do Recife começa a ganhar corpo para… · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Avenida Alfredo Lisboa, Recife

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Questions and answers

Who comes to Praça do Marco Zero today?

Young people, athletes, artists, tourists and residents meet at the square today.

Where is Praça do Marco Zero in Recife?

It lies in Bairro do Recife, the historic centre, on Avenida Alfredo Lisboa, near the Porto do Recife. The address has no street number.

Can you take a boat from Praça do Marco Zero?

Boat trips to the sculpture park across the river leave from the square and return to it. The park is an open-air museum with sculptures by Francisco Brennand.

What is the Marco Zero milestone in Recife?

It is the city's zero milestone, and all official local road distances are measured from it.

Is Praça do Marco Zero the main carnival place in Recife?

Marco Zero is the city's main carnival hub, and the streets of Bairro do Recife are decorated for its six party days.

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