Marco Zero

s/n Avenida Alfredo Lisboa

Old Recife’s attractive plaza on the waterfront is called Marco Zero, or Ground Zero, because during the colonial era it was from this spot that distances were measured to the rest of the state of Pernambuco. Many of the buildings surrounding the square have been renovated in recent years and old warehouses were converted into restaurants and shops. In the evenings, families stroll here, and Sunday nights are party time, with live music stages and food vendors.

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Marco Zero

Old Recife’s attractive plaza on the waterfront is called Marco Zero, or Ground Zero, because during the colonial era it was from this spot that distances were measured to the rest of the state of Pernambuco. Many of the buildings surrounding the square have been renovated in recent years and old warehouses were converted into restaurants and shops. In the evenings, families stroll here, and Sunday nights are party time, with live music stages and food vendors.

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