TOURS IN PERNAMBUCO

JEWISH ITINENRAY OF PERNAMBUCO

A look at the history of new Christians and Jews in Pernambuco – 17th Century

Basic Circuit
Duration: 4 hours
Kahal Zur Israel - 1st Synagogue of the Americas at the ancient street of the Jews.
In the building constructed in the 17th century by New Christians, Jews and Returned from the Netherlands, now operates the Jewish Cultural Center of Pernambuco with the following attractions:
Memorial
Area reconstructed of the old Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue
Room of exhibition: Ground and 1st floors
Exhibition of documentary
Lecture on the theme
Sale of books and souvenirs
Brazil's First Bridge
Designed and built by a New Christian, the basis of this bridge could still be seen by the end of the 19th century. Next to the original design, there is now the Bridge Mauricio de Nassau.
Ilha do Cheira Dinheiro (Smelling Money) – Panoramic view and tour by Catamarã.
With an easy fluvial access to Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, the island was owned by a Jewish family and, at the time, was popularly known by the nickname of one of its members.