Co-Cathedral of Saint Peter of the Clerics, Recife

Co-Cathedral of Saint Peter of the Clerics, Recife (must see)

Catedral De Sao Pedro Dos Clerigos is a popular tourist attraction in Recife. It was built by Manuel Ferreira Jácome in 1759 using the Great Santa Maria Sanctuary in Rome as a model. The church is beautiful, with two bell towers and an amazing interior made with a neoclassical design. The ceiling is painted, the interior features carvings, while the pulpit is engraved in gold. The church itself was built in baroque style.

Why You Should Visit:
Reinaugurated in 2017, after years of restoration works, this is arguably one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Brazil, inside and out.
Sometimes they play parties on the patio in front of the Cathedral on weekends.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Simone C Vitor.

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Co-Cathedral of Saint Peter of the Clerics on Map

Sight Name: Co-Cathedral of Saint Peter of the Clerics
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Recife, Brazil

Create Your Own Walk in Recife

Create Your Own Walk in Recife

Creating your own self-guided walk in Recife is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Recife Introduction Walking Tour

Recife Introduction Walking Tour

In addition to the many rivers, bridges and peninsulas making up most of what's unique about Recife, the main city of the Brazilian state Pernambuco is also famous for its historic downtown area originated in the 16th century. Follow this orientation walk and learn about the past and present of this exiting destination!

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles