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Belém Essentials

Belém's history as the gateway to the Amazon is reflected in its eclectic architecture and riverfront landmarks. This selection spans from the 17th-century Forte do Presépio to the neoclassical Theatro da Paz and the Belle Époque Palacete Bolonha. Experience local life at the Ver-o-Peso market, explore Amazonian biodiversity at the Museu Emílio Goeldi and Mangal das Garças, or visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth, the focal point of the Círio de Nazaré festival.

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Ver-o-peso

The Ver-o-Peso Market, Mercado Municipal Bolonha de Peixe, Mercado de Ferro, or Ver-o-Peso is a street market and fair, and small port area…

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Estação das Docas

The Estação das Docas is a Brazilian tourist-cultural complex and multi-environmental space created in 2000.

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Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth of Exile

The Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth of Exile is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church located in the city of Belém, Pará, Brazil.

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Theatro da Paz

Theatro da Paz is a theater located in the Praça da República on the city of Belém, capital of the state of Pará, in Brazil.

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Forte do Presépio

Forte do Presépio is a fort located in Belém, Pará, Brazil. It was built in 1616 by Francisco Caldeira Castelo Branco at Maúri Point, a…

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Mangal das Garças

An ecological park on the banks of the Guamá River featuring a butterfly house, a large bird aviary, and the Farol das Berlengas lighthouse, which offers panoramic views of the city and river.

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Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi

The Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, commonly shortened MPEG, is a Brazilian research institution and museum located in the city of Belém,…

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Belém Cathedral

The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral also called Catedral Nossa Senhora de Belém.

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Palace of the Eleven Windows

The House of the Eleven Windows Cultural Space, initially called Palace of the Eleven Windows, is a complex composed of a public square and…

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Praça Batista Campos

A historic public square characterized by its 19th-century European-style landscaping, featuring ornamental iron bridges, gazebos, small lakes, and a variety of native Amazonian trees.

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Palacete Bolonha

An eclectic mansion built in 1905 by architect Francisco Bolonha during the Amazonian Rubber Boom. The residence features a blend of Art Nouveau, neoclassical, and baroque architectural styles.

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Praça da República

A central urban park shaded by century-old mango trees. It serves as the setting for the neoclassical Theatro da Paz and features the Monument to the Republic, a 20-meter high marble column.

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Museu de Arte Sacra do Pará

Housed within the 18th-century Church of Saint Alexander and the former Jesuit College, this museum contains a significant collection of religious sculptures, paintings, and silverware dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries.