Historic Centre of São Luís, Colonial Portuguese heritage site in São Luís, Brazil
The Historic Centre of São Luís contains numerous buildings with traditional azulejos tiles, marble houses, and Portuguese colonial architecture spanning several centuries.
French colonizers established São Luís in 1612, followed by Dutch occupation, before Portuguese settlers developed the city according to an urban plan from 1615.
The district features 73 monuments and 29 squares, including the Palácio dos Leões which houses the Maranhão State Art Museum with works by Goya and Rembrandt.
Visitors can explore the historical area on foot, with clear signage directing them to major landmarks, churches, museums, local restaurants, and artisan shops.
The center sits on Upaon-açu Island in the Baía de São Marcos, incorporating architectural elements adapted to the tropical climate through ventilation systems.
Location: São Luís
Location: Maranhão
GPS coordinates: -2.52773,-44.30580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
Palace of the Lions
136 m
Catedral de São Luís
134 m
Teatro Arthur Azevedo
396 m
Ribeirão Fountain
423 m
Government of Maranhão
113 m
Convent of Mercy
679 m
Museu do Reggae do Maranhão
249 m
Palácio de la Ravardière
46 m
Praça Benedito Leite
128 m
Convento e Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
377 m
Praça João Lisboa
318 m
Maranhao's House
228 m
Mercado das Tulhas
236 m
Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão
766 m
Museu de Arte Sacra (São Luís)
92 m
Church of Saint Joseph of the Exile
881 m
Convent of Saint Antony
740 m
Igreja de São João Batista
681 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos
367 m
Teatro João do Vale
286 m
Episcopal Palace
154 m
Huguenot House of Culture Daniel de La Touché
105 m
Museu Casa de Nhozinho
193 m
Centro Cultural Vale Maranhão
469 m
Centro de Criatividade Odylo Costa Filho
269 m
Centro de Cultura Popular Domingos Vieira Filho
338 m
House of Drum of Crioula do Maranhão
377 m
Centro Cultural Mestre Amaral
50 mReviews
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