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completed only in 1952.
More modern but interesting
is the Palácio Karnak, Piauí's
new state legislature. Built
in 1926, the palace's façade
was modeled on an ancient
Egyptian temple. The former
state legislature is now home
to the Museu do Piauí . Its
small collection provides a
good overview of regional
history, including both pre-
historic artifacts and folk art.
Environs
Easily reached by bus, the
Parque Ambiental Encontro
dos Rios is located just north
of Teresina, where the Poty
and Parnaíba rivers join up.
This pleasant park offers
walking trails, fishing spots,
gardens, two lookouts, a
floating restaurant, a store
with regionally made crafts
and a statue of Crispim, the
Bowl Head.
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Church exterior, Nossa Senhora do Amparo
Teresina 1
Piauí. * 775,000. ~ @
n Piemtur, (086) 3216 5510.
www .teresina.pi.gov.br
although Rio Parnaíba and
Rio Poty, as well as several
large, tree-shaded squares
scattered throughout Teresina,
moderate the worst of the
city's scorching heat.
Most historic buildings
date back only to the end
of the 19th century. One of
the oldest buildings is the
cathedral, Nossa Senhora
do Amparo . Construction
was started in 1851, but
Founded in 1852, Teresina
was named in honor of the
Empress Teresa Cristina, wife
of Brazilian Emperor Dom
Pedro II. Teresina has the
dubious honor of being one
of Brazil's hottest cities,
Museu do Piauí
Praça Marechal Deodoro da
Fonseca, Centro. Tel (086) 3221
6027.
8am-5pm Tue-Fri, 8am-
noon Sat & Sun.
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Parque Nacional de
Serra da Capivara 3
Piauí's most compelling park is the Serra
da Capivara, located in the far south of
the state. The park's impressive canyons,
plateaux, and rock formations also form
one of Brazil's most important prehistoric
sites, one that was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1991. Over 30,000
rock paintings have been discovered
within the park. The paintings portray
aspects of prehistoric life such as the
hunt, dances, and other rituals.
Andorinhas
Every evening,
thousands of swifts
( andorinhas ) perform
amazing aerial
acrobatics before
retiring to a nearby
cave to spend the night.
KEY
Visitor information
Major road
Other road
Rock Painting
Scientists estimate that many of these rock
paintings were created between 6,000 and
12,000 years ago. The oldest drawings may
date to as far back as 29,000 years.
Minor road
Trail
Park boundary
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p381 and pp406-407
 
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