Penedo

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Penedo, Alagoas, Brazil

All constructions in Penedo, churches, convents and mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries provide a real trip to the past, to colonial Brazil.

The Portuguese and Dutch contributions, as well as those by the Franciscan missionaries, can be seen in the baroque architecture of the convents and churches, which comprise the city's National Historic Heritage.

Penedo displays beauty and history that can be seen on a visit to Our Lady of Angels and Our Lady of the Chains convents. There is also the San Goncalo Garcia Church, where one can find a set of life-size images representing the steps of the Passion of Christ.

Penedo also offers its visitors a beautiful view of Alagoas State's southern coast, with its beaches, rivers, and lagoons that hide enchantment and mystery. One of the city’s main distinctions is its arts and crafts and it attracts several tourists looking for wooden, limestone, plaster and mud sculptures.

Sao Francisco River is an attraction in itself, with its double sail propelled canoes, boats and ferryboats transporting people and products between the neighboring cities. The sunrise and sunset, reflecting its rays on the water, provides one of the most unforgettable sights to the visitor. Besides its natural aptitude for pleasure, with its small beaches and fine sand islands, Old Chico, as it is known, also permits the practice of water sports such as fishing, boat trips, canoeing, etc.