7 Sights in Natal, Brazil (with Map and Images)

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Explore interesting sights in Natal, Brazil. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 7 sights are available in Natal, Brazil.

Sightseeing Tours in Natal

1. Pinacoteca Potiguar

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The Espaço Cultural Palácio Potengi, or simply Palácio Potengi or Palácio da Cultura, is an imposing historical building dating from the nineteenth century located in Praça Sete de Setembro, in the city of Natal, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The building, in neoclassical style, was the seat of government until the 1980s, and before that housed the Provincial Assembly. The building is listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan).

Wikipedia: Espaço Cultural Palácio Potengi (PT)

2. Praça André de Albuquerque

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Praça André de Albuquerque

André de Albuquerque Square, also popularly known as Red Square, is located in the Cidade Alta neighborhood, in Natal, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The square, named after the revolutionary André de Albuquerque Maranhão, who fought on the side of the Pernambuco rebels, marks the geodesic point of the city and also its zero milestone.

Wikipedia: André de Albuquerque Square (EN)

3. Farol de Mãe Luiza

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Mother's Lighthouse Luza, such as the most famous Christmas Lighthouse, is a sea signal device located in Natal, the capital of Rio Grande state in northern Brazil. According to geographer Gustavo Bayz, it is one of the monuments that records "all aspects of the history of occupation, settlement and preservation of the national territory".

Wikipedia: Farol de Mãe Luíza (PT)

4. Fundação Rampa

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The Rampa located in Natal (Brazil), is a former passenger station and transport connection, used as a seaplane base. Due to its strategic position in Natal, Rampa has been used for missions of war in South America since World War II. Currently, it houses a Museum of Aviation and World War II.

Wikipedia: Rampa, Natal (EN), Website

5. Alberto Maranhão Theatre

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Alberto Maranhão Theatre

The Alberto Maranhão Theatre is a theatre located in the city of Natal, state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil."At the Teatro Alberto Maranhão, by its history, architectural beauty and tradition, the happiness of being here, walking in this place so full of artistic past."

Wikipedia: Alberto Maranhão Theatre (EN)

6. Dinarte de Medeiros Mariz

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Dinarte de Medeiros Mariz was a Brazilian farmer, merchant and politician, 39th governor of Rio Grande do Norte between 1956 and 1961, senator of the Republic between 1963 and 1984 for the same state, influenced local politics for more than half a century.

Wikipedia: Dinarte Mariz (PT)

7. Coluna Capitolina

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The Capitoline Column is a Roman column, a gift from Italy to the people of Rio Grande do Norte, in gratitude for the good welcome offered to the aviators of that country, Carlo del Prete and Arturo Ferrarin.

Wikipedia: Coluna Capitolina (PT)

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