Olinda
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Olinda (means "oh beautiful") is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil, next to Recife and Paulista. It has a population of 376,800 (2005) and is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil.
Olinda has a lot of tourist attractions, such as:
- historical centre (human heritage)
- churches
- Carnival: The carnival in Olinda is a popular street party, very similar to traditional Portuguese carnivals, with the addition of African influenced dances. Unlike Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, in Olinda you don't pay for the best places. All the party is in the streets. No "bleachers" nor "cord of rope". There are hundreds of little musical groups (sometimes one person), in various categories.
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