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Ilha de Itamaraca

#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.

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Fort Orange

Find out about the history of Ilha de Itamaraca when you spend time at Fort Orange. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Fort Orange

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Orange Praia Hotel

Orange Praia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av.do Forte Orange, s/n Ilha de Itamaraca PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.374.263 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp1.374.263
Rp1.442.976 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Villa Park Hotel Recife

Villa Park Hotel Recife

3.5 out of 5
Av. João de Barros, 886 Recife PE
The price is Rp833.786 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp833.786
Rp875.475 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Museum of ...
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Motto By Hilton Recife

Motto By Hilton Recife

2.5 out of 5
R. Domingos José Martins, 33 Recife PE
The price is Rp955.614 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp955.614
Rp1.003.394 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Embaixada de Pernambuco - ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Acho que o hotel é bom ok! Mas a infra ainda esta inacabada, bem como a equipe de do restaurante "bem desatenta" no atendimento! Mas acho que certamente foi bem bom a relação custo-beneficio! Para mim a nota é 9...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Motto By Hilton Recife
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

3 out of 5
Rua da Aurora, 225 Recife PE
The price is Rp417.739 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp417.739
Rp438.626 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,108 reviews)
Staff is so helpful

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46 Recife PE
The price is Rp2.541.932 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.541.932
Rp2.592.771 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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3.5 out of 5
Rua Henrique Dias, 70 Recife PE
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8.4/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
it would have been nove to have better quality soap and and maybe some bottled water.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos

Though Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia de Catuama and Itamaraca Beach.

Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos

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