Engraving of the Fort Reis Magos from 1690 – Natal An aerial view of the fort (now Natal) at the mouth of the River Potengi, showing the Dutch invasion and capture of the Portuguese fort in 1633. The harbour is full of ships and armies are shown rushing to defend […]
Gravura da Baia de Todos os Santos de 1690 Bela gravura em cobre ilustrando a frota holandesa capturando o forte na entrada da Baía de Todos os Santos, no nordeste do Brasil. A cena é muito ativa com canhões ondulantes e pequenas figuras correndo para a ação. Grande plano de […]
Map of Cape St. Augustin from 1690 This beautiful panoramic view shows the Dutch fleet and the fortifications of Cape St Augustine. The strapwork title cartouche contains a numbered key identifying four locations. – “Afbeeldinge vande Cabo St. Augustin met Haer Forten”, Leti, Gregorio Map of Cabo de Santo Agostinho […]
Map of Paraíba from 1690 This panoramic map shows the region of Paraíba and the Portuguese fortifications at the mouth of the Paraíba River. The scene of the Dutch attack on the region is illustrated with the Dutch fleet and the defence of the Portuguese armies. “Afbeeldinghe van Pariba ende […]
1671 Map of Mexico and Central America “Yucatan Conventus Iuridici Hispaniae Novae Pars Occidentalis, et Guatimala Conventus Iuridicus”,
Skydiving, paragliding and ballooning: check out the aerial sightseeing options in Bahia. For those who want to have fun alone or with the family,
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Bonito Tourist Attractions: Unforgettable experiences Until the mid-1980s, the city of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large herds of
The city of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal, and there are a number of farms in the region
Of the towns listed in the Northeast, 11 are in Bahia and represent the process of occupation of the Bahian territory until the end of the 19th
Portuguese discoveries were the result of Portuguese maritime expansion, which marked the history of Portugal and the world. Throughout the 15th
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery was ended by a law
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
Discover the Sanctuary of Monte Santo in Bahia, a place of religious pilgrimage and tourism for centuries, set in the breathtaking landscape of the
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, strongly influenced by the diamond mining cycle of the
The settlement of the Chapada Diamantina is closely linked to the exploitation of natural resources and the economic transformations that have shaped
The city of Aquidauana MS is the gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world, with many tourist attractions. The city
Coxim is located in the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally inhabited by Caiapó Indians, Coxim was known by the
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was once the target of cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. Located just a few
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on the island of Queimada Grande, also known as the island of snakes. The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
