Paço Alfândega, Shopping center in historic customs building of Recife, Brazil.
The Paço Alfândega combines retail spaces with preserved colonial architecture across multiple floors, featuring original stone walls and wooden elements throughout the structure.
The building originated in 1720 as a customs agency during Brazil's colonial period, controlling trade flows between Portuguese ships and local merchants.
The center maintains exhibition spaces that display regional art collections and host regular events highlighting northeastern Brazilian traditions and crafts.
Located near Recife's waterfront at coordinates -8.057709, -34.874411, the building contains 40 shops and restaurants spread across its renovated colonial structure.
The structure retains marks from its previous functions as a customs house and monastery, visible in architectural details like religious carvings and port-related installations.
Location: Recife
Inception: 1720
Email: comercial@alfandegaonline.com.br
Website: https://pacoalfandega.com.br
GPS coordinates: -8.05771,-34.87441
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:30
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