Historic Site of Prainha, Historical district in Vila Velha, Brazil
The Historical Site of Prainha encompasses religious structures, colonial buildings, and military fortifications along the Brazilian coast in Vila Velha.
The area marks the first European settlement in Espírito Santo state, established in 1535 with the construction of Igreja do Rosário church.
The site includes museums, such as Museu Homero Massena and Casa da Memória, which display regional art and historical artifacts.
The district features LED lighting throughout streets and monuments, enhancing visibility and security for evening visits to historical landmarks.
Gruta do Frei Pedro Palácio presents a natural cave formation where a franciscan monk lived for six years during colonial times.
Location: Vila Velha
Address: Centro de Vila Velha, Vila Velha - ES
GPS coordinates: -20.32969,-40.29207
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:05
Penha Convent
509 m
Third Bridge
1.3 km
Morro do Moreno
1.6 km
Monjardim Manor House
4.1 km
Santa Luzia Lighthouse
2.6 km
Stade Salvador Venâncio da Costa
2.3 km
Cais das Artes
1.3 km
Museu Atelier Homero Massena
62 m
Forte de São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga
881 m
Memory House Museum
32 m
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
3.5 km
Parque Natural Municipal Gruta da Onça
4.2 km
Mercado São Sebastião
3.6 km
Chafariz da Capixaba
4.1 km
Vilavelhense Academy of Letters
252 m
House at Rua Moacir Avidos, nº 47A
3.2 km
Rádio Espírito Santo
4.2 km
House at Rua Barão de Monjardim, nº 43
4.2 km
House at Rua Barão de Monjardim, nº 95
4.1 km
Bento Ferreira building
2.3 km
House at Rua Desembargador Sampaio, nº 303
2.8 km
House at Rua Barão de Monjardim, nº 363
3.9 km
Matriz São Sebastião
3.8 km
Casa Porto das Artes Plásticas
4.2 km
House at Rua Barão de Monjardim, nº 277, corn with a Rua Henrique Novaes, s/n
4 km
Saldanha da Gama Club
3.7 km
Estátua de Getúlio Vargas
4.2 km
House Chácara Von Schilgen, nº 595
3 kmReviews
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