Historic Center

The Natal Historic Center comprises an area of approximately 201,278 m2 (2,166,538.36 sq ft), which are included 150 buildings of various styles, including colonial architecture, neoclassical, art-deco and modernist. This area comprises the districts of Ribeira and Cidade Alta, which are the oldest neighborhoods of the city, which have characteristics of the first centuries of the history of Brazil, highlighting important aspects of Portuguese colonization.

The polygonal area of ​​28.43 hectares comes to tipping, while the surrounding 62.67 acres will be protected in a more flexible way. Among the preserved spaces, include part of the railway line, the churches of Upper Town, Salesian College, Solar Bela Vista Palace Felipe Shrimp, Chile Street and Conception Street, where the headquarters of Iphan and Sobradinho (Museum Café Filho). The perimeter of transition between the Centre and the rest of the city will also have restrictions on the modification of real estate feedback (h) mangling them and the architectural features, according to the architect and urban planner Murilo Cunha. The environment is also fallen, more flexible, so that the transition between the historic center and the rest of the city is not as impactful as the area has fallen a specific urban legislation, although the center has to have different architectural styles, including a single building, as is the case in most churches. Main buildings; Praça André de Albuquerque (Ground Zero - 1888) Church of Our Lady of the Presentation (1599) Historical and Geographical Institute Memorial Cascudo Square Father Jean Marie (1909) Colonial House (headquarters of the Institute of Historic and Architectural National - Iphan / RN) Museum Café Filho, or Sobradinho Potengi Palace or Palace of Culture Praça Sete de Setembro Felipe Shrimp Palace - Headquarters of the Municipal Government Student House Building the Social Service for Commerce (SESC) Building the Bar Association of Brazil Mothers of the Plaza Captaincy of the Arts Solar John Galvao Solar Bela Vista House Cascudo The Old Republic newspaper Salesian College St. Joseph, former House Juvino Barreto Piazza Augusto Severo Teatro Alberto Maranhão Old Grand Hotel (1935) Praça José da Penha (1930) Chile Street, Old Main Street http://www.nominuto.com/vida/cultura/no-caminho-da-historia/34562/ http://www.nominuto.com/vida/cultura/centro-historico-de-natal-ainda-esp...

Activities near to Historic Center

Festival de Quadrilhas de Natal - Ciclo Junino (festival) - June brings one of the most anticipated celebrations in Brazil, June Feasts. The celebrations in honor of the saints of June is a strong tradition in the north and northeast. Typical meals, bonfires, country music, "quadrilhas" and games make up these various parties so dear among Brazilians.Brought to Brazil by the Portuguese in Europe June Feasts there since the fourth century. In the beginning was just celebrated the birthday of St. ... Address: Prefeitura Municipal de Natal Rua Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Natal - RN Distance: 0.00km from the Historic Center
Felipe Camarão Palace - Natal Historic Center (historical) - Natal City Hall, the Palácio Felipe Camarão is one of the most eclectic remnants representative of historical styles.The building Felipe Camarão Palace was built in 1922, by the italian architect Miguel Micussi, was opened in the same year on September 7, marking the centenary of the Independence of Brazil, in the administration of Governor Jose Antonio de Mello e Souza (1920 - 1924) and the municipal mayor Theodosius Paiva.The City ... Address: Prefeitura Municipal do Natal R. Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Cidade Alta, Natal - RN Distance: 0.00km from the Historic Center
Brazil Patron Saint´s Day Festivities (festival) - On October 12, to celebrate three dates, but few remember them all: Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's official patron, Children's Day and the Discovery of America. Our national holiday, however, is due only to the first date, and although the devotion to the Saint dates back to the eighteenth century gone, was only enacted in 1980. There are two sources found on the image, which are in the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia of Aparecid... Address: Prefeitura Municipal do Natal R. Ulisses Caldas, 81 - Cidade Alta, Natal - RN Distance: 0.00km from the Historic Center

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Hotels near to Historic Center

Tulip Inn Potengi Hotel The Tulip Inn Potengi Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Natal. The Tulip Inn Potengi Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Room amenities include air conditioning, internet access, in room safe, television, shower. Guests staying at this Natal accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as ...

Arituba Park Hotel Discover all that Natal has to offer with Arituba Park Hotel as a base. The Arituba Park Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Room amenities include air conditioning, shower, mini bar, satellite/cable TV. The amenities and services offered at this Natal accommodation include room service 24hr, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleanin...

Residence Praia Hotel Residence Praia Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Natal. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Shops, 24hr room service, business center, restaurant, bar/pub are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recr...

Hotel Bruma Hotel Bruma is conveniently located in the popular Natal area. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Bar/pub, disabled facilities, business center, 24hr room service, safety deposit boxes are just some of the facilities on offer. The well-appointed guestrooms feature non smoking rooms, in room safe, balcony/terrace, mini bar, televis...