Portuguese Reading Room, Recife

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Portuguese Reading Room (address: Rua Imperador Dom Pedro II, 290, Santo Antônio) is a place located in Recife (Pernambuco state) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 56 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 8°3'47"S latitude and 34°52'38"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Portuguese Reading Room is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Maurício de Nassau (bus, 2 min walk), Recife (metro, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (museum, 1 min walk), Convento e Igreja de Santo Antônio (church, 2 min walk), Capela Dourada (church, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 8°3'47"S, 34°52'38"W

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Rua Imperador Dom Pedro II, 290, Santo AntônioRPA1 (Santo Antônio)Recife Brazil

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Portuguese Reading Room – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mercado de São José, Paço Alfândega, Santa Isabel Theater, Ricardo Brennand Institute.

~1940 ftS
Market
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8°3'53"S • 34°52'26"W
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~940 ftNW
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0.4 miS
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Ricardo Brennand Institute, Recife
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~1140 ftSW
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0.4 miE
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~1640 ftSW
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Co-Cathedral of Recife, Recife
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0.4 miS
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock, Recife
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~1470 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Baroque architecture
Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Recife
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~1870 ftNW
8°3'30"S • 34°52'47"W
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~1110 ftW
8°3'51"S • 34°52'49"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portuguese Reading Room?

Nearby attractions include Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra, Recife (1 min walk), Convento e Igreja de Santo Antônio, Recife (2 min walk), Capela Dourada, Recife (2 min walk), Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Recife (3 min walk).

How to get to Portuguese Reading Room by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portuguese Reading Room:

Bus

Maurício de Nassau (2 min walk)
Praça da República Station (3 min walk)

Metro

Recife • Lines: 1, 2, 3 (18 min walk)