Prefeitura Municipal
The beautiful Prefeitura Municipal displays interesting old photos of Lençóis.
Catedral
Porto Velhos main cathedral is rather lacking in upkeep and curb appeal.
Water Mammals Preservation Center
The Water Mammals Preservation Center shelters manatees and other animals.
President Juscelino Kubitschek Statue
Statue of the former Brazilian president by sculptor Christina Motta.
Praia do Meio
Praia do Meio is an urban beach with reefs and a lot of people getting drunk.
Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes
Displays some of the giant puppets that feature in the Olinda Carnaval.
Teatro Nacional
The Teatro Nacional looks somewhere between a waterslide and a skateboard ramp.
Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza
Dominating Teresópolis central square, this church is a convenient downtown landmark.
Casa de Cora Carolina
The Casa de Cora Carolina is the birthplace and home of the area’s renowned poet.
Cachoeira Veu de Noiva
This very beautiful waterfall is 300m south of the main road, just west of Maromba.
Universidade de Petrópolis
Founded in 1953, this is one of Brazils largest and most highly regarded universities.
Casa do Penedo
The Casa do Penedo is a modest museum of relics and photographs from Penedo’s history.
Igreja São Benedito
The 18th century Igreja de São Benedito was built specifically for the town’s slaves.
Igreja NS do Amparo
Head down Rua Saldanha Marinho to look at the restored 1613 Igreja NS do Amparo.
Palácio das Laranjeiras
The state governors residence (currently closed to visitors) is in Parque Guinle.
Igreja de Senhor dos Passos
Igreja de Senhor dos Passos is a church with a ceiling painted by José Teófilo de Jesus.
Casa do Maranhão
Former customs house, built in 1983 and now restored for uses that are still to be become apparent
Assembléia de Deus
This church on a street corner makes a convenient landmark when navigating Abraãos back streets.
Museu Arquidiocesano de Arte Sacra
This museum features sculptures by Aleijadinho, paintings by Ataíde and other religious objects.
Mirante
The 250m-high Mirante is a tall tower with a circular staircase and a 360-degree panorama.
