Academia Pernambucana de Letras

The Academia Pernambucana de Letras is a library and literary organization in Recife that preserves books and documents focused on Brazilian writing and intellectual thought. The building houses thousands of volumes from both national and international authors, serving as a research center for scholars and readers.

The organization was founded in 1901 by Carneiro Vilela and fellow writers from Pernambuco as a space dedicated to literature and intellectual exchange. Over the following decades it grew from a small group into an established institution for preserving Brazilian literary tradition and regional thought.

The society serves as a gathering place for writers and literature enthusiasts who meet regularly to discuss current works and local authors. The institution reflects Pernambuco's connection to Brazilian literature and shows how important the written word remains to the regional community.

The library provides access to its collections for visitors interested in Brazilian literature and research. It is best to check opening times in advance and arrange access in advance to see special collections or research materials.

The collection includes a rare 1887 Portuguese edition of Dante's Divine Comedy illustrated by Gustave Doré, a notable treasure for book lovers. The archive also preserves historical medical texts on tuberculosis in Pernambuko that document the region's health challenges from that era.

Location: Recife

Founders: Carneiro Vilela, Alfredo de Carvalho, Carlos da Costa Ferreira Porto Carreiro, Artur Orlando da Silva

GPS coordinates: -8.03960,-34.90425

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41