RECIFE / PERNAMBUCO HOST CITY
Founded in 1561, Recife is the biggest urban cluster in the northeast region and Brazil’s oldest state capital. It is the place of cutting edge projects such as the Digital Port, which houses around one hundred enterprises that make the city one of the country’s main information technology hubs. In addition, the city is a place of intense and original cultural production, a mix of modern and traditional aspects.
With almost 1.5 million inhabitants, the city is characterised by a happy combination of beaches, an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and culture and history that attract millions of tourists.
Recife in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Pernambuco Arena The Pernambuco Arena was built in São Lourenço da Mata (Recife’s metropolitan region) and delivered on 14 April 2013. The ground was the stage of three Confederations Cup matches. The stadium has a seating capacity of 46 thousand people, with 4,700 parking spaces. The arena adopts a multi-purpose concept so that after the tournament, it may be used as a venue for concerts, conventions and other events. The stadium will be the stage of five 2014 World Cup matches. Four matches in the group stage and one in the round of sixteen.
Group stage Match 6 14.06.14 – 07:00pm C3 v C4 Match 24 20.06.14 – 01:00pm D4 v D2 Match 34 23.06.14 – 05:00pm A2 v A3 Match 45 26.06.14 – 01:00pm G4 v G1 Round of Sixteen Match 52 29.06.14 – 05:00pm 1D v 2C
Main tourist attractions
São Pedro Cultural Complex The centre is inscribed in the World Heritage List and draws attention because of its 18th century architecture, which has preserved its original characteristics, like the old house. Address: Bairro de São José, Centro do Recife. Telephone: 81 3355-3310
Boa Viagem Seafront The beach is the city’s main tourist attraction, approximately 8 km long, with clear and warm water protected by reefs. In the low tide periods, visitors may enjoy the natural pools surrounded by the reefs. Address: Avenida Boa Viagem
Recife Antigo (Recife’s Old City Centre) The city’s historic centre houses some of its relics. Here, the Pilar Church, as well as the Mother of God Church and Convent stand out, as well as the Rua do Apolo Theatre, Brum Station and Bum Fort. The old neighbourhood is also home to bars, restaurants, nightclubs, handcraft fares, as well as the city’s ground zero. Furthermore, Recife is home to the first synagogue of the Americas, Kahal Zur Israel, built in 1637, when Jewish people came over from Amsterdam to live in the city.
Saint Benedict’s Basilica and Monastery The church has the richest sacristy in Olinda, gold plated. The whole complex takes us back to the 16th century, following the baroque style. Address: Rua de São Bento, s/n - Olinda
Paço do Frevo Visitors may gather more information about this Brazilian cultural manifestation. In addition to Frevo, Capoeira stands out. Praça do Arsenal da Marinha, Bairro do Recife Telephone: (81) 3355.330/3355.3303 Website: www.casadocarnaval.blogspot.com
Airport Official name: International Recife Airport / Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre IATA Code: RE Telephone: (81) 3322-4188 Address: Praça Ministro Salgado Filho, s/n - Imbiribeira - Recife – PE Transport*: Average price for a taxi between the airport and Recife City Centre: Rate 1 R$ 21.00 and Rate 2 R$ 27.00. * Routes and means of transport will change after the Operational Plans for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are drawn up Urban transport Conventional Bus Company Borborema Imperial Transportes Ltda Line 33 Telephone: 08007048774 Route: Airport/City Centre Departure point: In front of the airport Hours of operation: daily, from 04:00am to 11:50pm Average price: R$ 2.15 Executive Bus Company Borborema Imperial Transportes Ltda Line 42 Telephone: 08007048774 Route: Airport/City Centre Departure point: In front of the airport Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, from 05:30am to 07:20pm and Saturdays, from 06:15am to 06:50pm Average price: R$ 2.70 Attention: Line 42 does not operate at night, on Sundays and holidays. For more information on urban transport: http://www.granderecife.pe.gov.br
Fact sheet Population: 1,573,704 people Area: 219,493 km² Altitude: 4 metres
Area code: 81 Voltage: 220 V Vegetation Mangrove, tropical forests and scrublands Climate: Humid tropical, with average temperatures between 20 C and 35 C Local holidays 24 June: Saint John’s Day 16 July: Our Lady of Mount Carmel (patron saint) 08 December: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
For further information: - Federal Government’s World Cup Portal www.copa2014.gov.br/en - Ministry of Sport www.esporte.gov.br +55 61 3217-1875 [email protected] - Government of the State of Pernambuco http://www.pe.gov.br/ - Pernambuco State Extraordinary Secretary for the 2014 World Cup (SECOPA-PE) +55 (81) 3366-9666 | (81) 9974-2308 | (81) 9191-9949 [email protected] [email protected] - Recife City Hall www2.recife.pe.gov.br - Extraordinary Secretariat for 2014 World Cup Related Matters - SECOPA http://www.secopa.recife.pe.gov.br/ + 55 (81) 3355-8299 / + 55 (81) 9488-6307 [email protected] [email protected] (Fabio Araújo) - Secretariat of Tourism - Empetur www2.setur.pe.gov.br/web/setur +55 (81) 3182-8300 - Tourist Police Station Telephone: +55 (81) 3322-4088 / 3322-4867 / 3303-7217 Location: Airport’s ground floor
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