Recife Festa Junina

Festa Junina was introduced to Northeastern Brazil by the Portuguese for whom St John's day (also celebrated as Midsummer Day in several European countries), on the 24th of June, is one of the oldest and most popular celebrations of the year. Differently from what happens on the European Midsummer Day. The festivities in Brazil do not take place during the summer solstice but during the tropical winter solstice. The festivities traditionally begin after the 12th of June, on the eve of St Anthony's day, and last until the 29th, which is Saint Peter's day. During these fifteen days, there are bonfires, fireworks, and folk dancing in the streets. Typical foods and beverages are served. It should be noted that, like during Carnival, these festivities involve costumes-wearing (in this case, peasant costumes), dancing, drinking, and visual spectacles (fireworks display and folk dancing). Like what happens on Midsummer and St John's Day in Europe, bonfires are a central part of these festivities in Brazil.

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Praca da Republica (sightseeing) - Republic Square Located on the northern side of the central island of Sao Antonio (Santo Antonio), the Praca da Republica is surrounded by prominent buildings and imposing architecture dating from the 19th century. The Republic Square comprises a small formally landscaped park with fountains and seating, being a popular place to sit and eat at lunchtime. Just a short distance to the south is the is the magnificent Capela Do... Address: Praca da Republica, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, BR Distance: 0.00km from the Recife Festa Junina
Palace of Princesses (historical) - With neoclassical style, the Palácio do Campo das Princesas was so called during the visit of Emperor Dom Pedro II in honor of their daughters who were playing on the outskirts of the garden. Located in Santo Antonio, near the Republic Square - the scene of executions during the Revolution of 1817 - the Palace has undergone several reforms to reach its current form. His first construction took place in the sixteenth century to hou... Address: Palácio do Governo Santo Antônio, Recife - PE Distance: 0.11km from the Recife Festa Junina
Our Lady of Carmo Basílica and Convent (historical) - The Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Caramel was built in 1687 and has Baroque features. In the golden altar, the statue of the patroness Our Lady of Mount Caramel can be contemplated in size on the altar of the basilica, and the art gallery in the annex of the church, with paintings of the eighteenth century. The main altar houses valuable gold crowns and precious stones. It was in this convent, Friar Caneca ordained a prie... Address: Av. Dantas Barreto - Santo Antônio Recife - PE, 50010-360 Distance: 0.15km from the Recife Festa Junina

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