Ginásio Pernambucano, Secondary education institution in Santo Amaro, Recife, Brazil.
Ginásio Pernambucano is a secondary school occupying two buildings in the Santo Amaro district, with the main structure displaying neoclassical features. The campus includes laboratories and robotics facilities alongside traditional classroom spaces.
The school was founded in 1825 as Liceu Provincial and received its current name in 1855. It remains the oldest active secondary school in Brazil, shaping education in the region for nearly 2 centuries.
The school library holds rare books spanning different periods, reflecting the region's intellectual heritage. Today visitors can observe how traditional knowledge coexists with modern learning spaces.
The school is located near central Recife and accessible by public transportation. Access to the grounds and historic buildings depends on school activities and operating hours.
Since 2010, the school participates in the PASCH program, a German language initiative coordinated through the Foreign Ministry. This partnership gives local students connections to a global educational network.
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