Aracaju is the capital of Sergipe, one of the Northeastern States of Brazil, and coincidently, the smallest one, but nonetheless, full of history and beautiful touristic sites.
Previously, we posted about Sergipe’s first capital, São Cristovão, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Now, a few images from the state’s current capital:
Aracaju, is an example of the first planned cities in Brazil, and was built with the intention of becoming the state capital. It was founded in 1855, as the capital of Sergipe.
Enjoying the night beauty of Aracaju:
Thank you, Marcelle Cristinne, for the beautiful photo! Great angle! 
Other historical cities from the northeast of Brazil:
São Luis, Maranhão Eyes to the world Teresina, Piauí Interior da Bahia Olinda, Pernambuco João Pessoa and Ponta do Seixas, Paraíba Maceió, Alagoas Igarassu, Pernambuco Vila dos Remédios, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco Rio Grande do Norte
Related articles
- Brazilian Landmarks in the Northeast Region (portugueseblog.org)
- Snapshots from indigenous culture in Pernambuco, Brazil: arts and crafts of the Fulni-ô tribe (3rdculturechildren.com)
- São Cristóvão, the fourth oldest city in Brazil. (3rdculturechildren.com)
- COLORFUL BRAZIL: Vale Festejar! at Convento das Mercês, São Luís (MA) (adrianoantoine.wordpress.com)
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good feedback!
Marcia Clarke
May 11, 2012 at 10:49 pm
That is a beautiful city; the pictures tell a wonderful story. Thanks!
3rdCultureChildren
May 26, 2012 at 8:05 am
Thank you for stopping by, Marcia!
Gilly Gee
May 11, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Another wonderful set of photos!
3rdCultureChildren
May 11, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Thank you, Gilly, for your continuos sport, incentive and thoughtful comments!
simplesimon8
May 11, 2012 at 11:40 am
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3rdCultureChildren
May 11, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Thank you for sharing the blogpost!
simplesimon8
May 11, 2012 at 1:05 pm
excellent article.
3rdCultureChildren
May 11, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Thank you very much!