Olinda is considered to be the birthblace of Brazilian nationality, mother of the Republic! In 1537 Duarte Coelho Pereira who had been granted the Pernambuco Captaincy declared from the top of the hill.
"Oh linda situação para uma Vila" What a beautiful place to build a city.
This is the fabled origin of the city name Olinda.During the XVI Century Olinda was the most prosperous city in Brazil,
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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