Instituto Historico e Geografico

Historical and Geographical Institute of Rio Grande do Norte.  The Institute of History and Geography of Rio Grande do Norte is the oldest cultural institution in the state, and celebrating its 100th year in 2002. It has been called the Memory House and was inaugurated on March 29, 1902. Its headquarters is located between the old Cathedral and the Palace of Culture (formerly the Government Palace), City High.

The library has more than 25,000 volumes, and includes several collections of newspapers, magazines and maps. The museum is small but keeps invaluable relics from the past.  Included in these, are a sink that belonged to Mother Christmas, a flag given to the ladies of the 34th Battalion which saw combat with Canudos followers of Antonio Conselheiro, the scarf that belonged to Father Miguelinho, the first treasure chest in the province, called "Ark of secrecy" and many other rarities.

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Padre João Maria Bust and Square (historical) - In recognition of the tireless work of Father John Mary, Rio Grande do Norte, so the call on "The Holy Father" The square that bears his name in Upper Town in Natal, live every day with hundreds of faithful who ask and thank both the graces received through the "Priest of the Poor." A in his honor was placed in the square that bears his name, located behind the old cathedral. The bust was sculpted by hostile Dantas granite pedes... Address: Pc Pe João Maria, - Cidade Alta, Natal - RN Distance: 0.00km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico
Igreja do Galo - Natal Historic (historical) - In the main door there is a date: 1766. Probably the time it was ready. In ages past, was known as the Church of St. Anthony of the Military, has served as accommodation for militias of Rio Grande do Norte. Located at Rua Santo Antonio, 698, Upper Town, near the Mother Church. It is now known as Church of the Rooster, rooster because of a bronze in the tower there - giving the chief captain Sanches Caetano da Silva, Governor of the Prov... Address: R. Santo Antônio, 698 - Cidade Alta Natal - RN, 59025-520 Distance: 0.15km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico
Arte Sacra Museum (museum) - Inside the Igreja do Galo, also known as the Church of the Rooster, lays the Sacred Art Museum, which tells the religious story of the Rio Grande do Norte State.  Created on December 21, 1988 it aims to collect, record, preserve and display art and historical objects of the state with historically importance.   The beautiful collection, rich in religious history of the people, brings together sculptures, sacred imag... Address: Rua Santo Antonio, 698, Cidade Alta - Natal / RN Distance: 0.15km from the Instituto Historico e Geografico

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