Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Maranhão.
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Central de
Serviços Turisticos, (098) 3231
7431.
www
.turismo.ma.gov.br/
en/
Casa das Tulhas
Rua da
Estrela 401.
Tel
(098) 3231 7431.
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8am-6pm daily.
Palácio
dos Leões
Av Dom Pedro II.
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3-6pm Mon, Wed & Fri.
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Matriz da Sé
The cathedral little
resembles the original 1699
structure. Extensive reno-
vations were carried out in
1922, including the addi-
tion of a Neo-Classical
façade, giving the cathedral
its imposing look.
KEY
Suggested route
Praça Benedito Lete
is framed by historic,
beautifully tiled houses.
The statue in the center
of the square is of for-
mer senator and state
governor, Benedito Leite.
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Casa das Tulhas
Regional delicacies, such as
cashew nuts and dried
shrimp, are on sale in the
food stalls of this 19th-
century market building.
Rua de Estrela
is
one of the live-
liest streets in the
historic center of
São Luís.
.
Centro de
Cultura Popular
This center exhibits
costumes, artifacts,
and photographs of the
Festa do Divino, one of
Maranhão's most popular
religious festivals.
