Sunlit cloister courtyard of the Convent of St. Francis in Olinda, Brazil, with blue-and-white azulejo tile panels, stone arches, and a red-brick floor — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Blue Tiles and Baroque: Inside the Convent of St. Francis, Olinda

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Lens-Artists Challenge #394: History Through the Lens John sets this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge. In his post, he shares one of my favorite pastimes when traveling. Like him, I also enjoy “photography and historic sites.” I’ve never encountered a church or … Read More

Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Instituto Ricardo Brennand

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— The Instituto Ricardo Brennand is a cultural institution in Recife, capital of the northeastern state of Pernambuco (Brazil). This museum, art gallery, library, and large park was created by the late Ricardo Brennand, who just very recently passed away … Read More