Things to do in  Olinda

With its steep cobblestone lanes and brightly painted colonial buildings, the Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda (Centro Historico de Olinda) is one of Pernambuco’s most colorful neighborhoods. Preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s the city’s cultural epicenter and home to many of its most notable landmarks.

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the town, the Catedral da Sé is one of Olinda’s most visited attractions and an important landmark within the town's UNESCO World Heritage Historic Centre. Climb up to the cathedral square for an ocean view that spans Olinda and neighboring Recife, then peek inside the 16th-century cathedral.