Summary: | ''Olinda was the first major Portuguese urban nucleus in the new lands of America. The cultural roots of the city blossomed through the religious processions, the liturgical manifestations, the Carnival parades, the folkloric expressions and the creations of its artists and popular handicraft makers, both native to the city and coming from outside - all of which contributed to further strengthening its tourist potential. Olinda s historical centre has the largest concentration of the city s urban cultural heritage. It consisted of buildings and green areas of an outstanding architectural, hist.
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