World heritage site Olinda in Brazil proposals for intervention : proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Restoration, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands 26 & 27, October, 2006

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International Symposium on Restoration (3rd : 2006 : Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)

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''Olinda was the first major Portuguese urban nucleus in the new lands of America. The cultural roots of the city blossomed through the religious processions, the liturgical manifestations, the Car...

''Olinda was the first major Portuguese urban nucleus in the new lands of America. The cultural roots of the city blossomed through the religious processions, the liturgical manifestations, the Carnival parades, the folkloric expressions and the creations of its artists and popular handicraft makers, both native to the city and coming from outside - all of which contributed to further strengthening its tourist potential. Olinda s historical centre has the largest concentration of the city s urban cultural heritage. It consisted of buildings and green areas of an outstanding architectural, hist

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