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Olinda

Olinda is only 5 miles away from Recife. It was founded in 1537 as the capital of the Portuguese Province of Pernambuco. The city was founded on the hills of the area, and with time and development it expanded to the lower levels along the coastline. Today we refer to the historical Olinda on the hills as "High City", and the modern Olinda as the "Low City".