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Recife Antigo — Marco Zero square with colorful paving and historic facades in daylightPhoto: A. Júnior · CC BY 2.0 · edited
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Recife Antigo

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Recife Antigo is the restored old port quarter on the Island of Recife, in the city of Recife in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil.

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Recife Antigo — Wide view across Marco Zero square toward its ornate historic buildings rededoesporte.gov.br · CC BY 3.0 · edited
Recife Antigo — Wide view across Marco Zero square toward its ornate historic buildingsRecife Antigo — Historic yellow corner building beside the square and nearby streetsRecife Antigo — Historic facades surrounding the open paved Marco Zero squareRecife Antigo — Ornate corner buildings and traffic along the edge of Marco ZeroRecife Antigo — Domed historic facade above the open square under cloudy skiesRecife Antigo — Crowds gathered in Marco Zero square before historic facadesRecife Antigo — Colorful colonial facades and palm trees along Rua do Bom JesusRecife Antigo — Brightly painted historic buildings shaded by large treesRecife Antigo — Tree-lined cobbled street with colorful facades and glowing lampsRecife Antigo — Upward view along a row of colorful historic facadesRecife Antigo — Historic street facades beneath festive decorations strung overhead

Why go

  • Kahal Zur Israel, the first synagogue built in the Americas, on Rua do Bom Jesus.
  • A thriving Jewish community lived here under the Dutch, until the Portuguese Inquisition forced it to leave.
  • The port shipped Pernambuco's sugar cane to Portugal.

Don't miss

  • Kahal Zur IsraelA synagogue on Rua do Bom Jesus, on the Island of Recife.Rua do Bom Jesus, Island of Recife On the map
  • Rua do Bom JesusOnce called Rua dos Judeus, or Street of the Jews.Island of Recife, beside the synagogue. On the map

Photo spots

  • Rua do Bom JesusPhotograph Rua do Bom Jesus, with the synagogue on the same street.Island of Recife, the street of the synagogue On the map

Tips for your visit

  • The synagogue and the Street of the Jews share Rua do Bom Jesus, so one walk covers both.
  • The restored area also holds clubs, bars and the Porto Digital high-tech center.

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History

The Dutch built canals and improved the port before they left.

  1. 16th centuryThe first Portuguese settlement grew up around the port on the Island of Recife.
  2. 1630The Dutch invaded and made the town the seat of their government.
  3. 1654The Dutch were pushed out.

Sources: Recife Antigo - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Questions and answers

Where is Recife Antigo?

Recife Antigo lies on the Island of Recife, near the harbor, in the city of Recife in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil.

Is there a synagogue at Recife Antigo?

Yes. Kahal Zur Israel stands on Rua do Bom Jesus on the Island of Recife.

What can you do at Recife Antigo besides sightseeing?

The restored quarter holds clubs, bars and the Porto Digital high-tech center.

What is the history of Recife Antigo?

It began as the first Portuguese settlement around the port in the 16th century. The Dutch invaded in 1630 and were pushed out in 1654.

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