Recife is the capital of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. This region is widely famous for its unforgettable beauty and picturesque views. Recife is currently a prosperous settlement that is comfortably located along the charming beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Tourists from all over the world come to this city to sunbathe under the rays of the hot Brazilian sun, see numerous coral reefs, and visit the nearby islands. In Recife, old colonial buildings peacefully coexist with modern buildings and skyscrapers. There are many canals with bridges here, and this peculiarity is the reason why Recife is often called “the Venice of Brazil”. The Tupi people were the first settlers in the territory of the modern resort. They were mostly engaged in fishing and hunting. Portuguese explorers and their leader Goncalo Coelho reached this region at the beginning of the 16th century. The explorers were quickly attracted by the rich deposits of the precious wood species, but aggressive aboriginal tribes forced Europeans to leave. In 1536, Duarte Coelho received a permit from the king to found the state of Pernambuco. This is when the capital of the state – Olinda – was built. Fifty-eight years later, the pirates from England plundered the capital and its neighborhoods. Local people decided to move to Recife and turned it into their new center. There were several rebellions in the city during its long history. Local people were trying to get rid of the government that
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