Petrolina, Agricultural center in Pernambuco, Brazil
Description
Petrolina sits on the left bank of the São Francisco River and borders the state of Bahia. The municipality covers urban areas and farmland that extend across broad sections of the Sertão.
History
The settlement began in 1870 near large rock formations and gradually grew from a small village into an agricultural center. Irrigation projects in the 20th century transformed the surrounding area into a major growing region for fruit and wine.
Culture
The stained glass windows imported from France in the neo-Gothic church Coração de Jesus show religious scenes that still resonate with local residents. The church interior preserves objects and ornaments that make local religious practice visible to visitors.
Practical
The municipal airport connects Petrolina to several Brazilian cities and offers regular flight services. Bus lines run daily to surrounding regional centers and allow overland travel within the Northeast.
Did you know?
A modern bridge over the São Francisco River links Petrolina to the city of Juazeiro on the opposite bank. Together the two cities form a continuous urban space where thousands of people commute across the bridge daily.
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Ponte Presidente Dutra
1.4 km
Museu do Sertão
1.1 km
Fundação Museu Regional Do São Francisco
4.7 kmAqueduto do Horto Florestal
4 kmConjunto Arquitetônico em Estilo Neorrenascentista da Estação Ferroviárianda Estrada de Ferro Leste Brasileiro
525 mCinemark Juazeiro
7.4 kmQuilombo Barrinha da Conceição
2.9 kmQuilombo Alagadiço
3.4 kmQuilombo Afranto
4.6 kmMuseu de Fauna da Caatinga
3.3 kmQuilombo Rodeadouro
6.3 kmQuilombo Lagoinha
54.5 kmQuilombo Fandango
2.5 kmQuilombo Lambedor
51.4 kmCentro de Arte e Cultura Ana das Carrancas
658 mBalneário do Chico Periquito
33.7 kmPedra do bode
3.5 kmPraça do Bambuzinho
730 mBodódromo
2 kmConcha Acústica
1.1 kmPonta da ilha
1.4 kmCasa de arte/pintura
4.7 kmEscultura em homenagem ao motochico.
957 mMãe d'água
1.7 kmBurrinho
10.2 kmBusto de Josepha Coelho
951 mWork of art
3.5 kmScenic viewpoint
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