Basílica do Carmo do Recife: ontem e hoje.

Abstract

The construction of Basílica of Carmo started in the end of XVII century, on the land originally occupied by one of the palaces of Maurício de Nassau, the “Palace of Boa Vista”. After the expulsion of the ditches, the Carmelite Order received it in donation, and reformed of the use, at the beginning as hostel for the community that was forming in that place. The construction lasted about seventy-seven difficult years, overcoming embargoes, political conflicts and lack of resources for its conclusion. In the year of 1938, the Basílica was protected as national historic and artistic heritage and since then has received some attention with regard to issues of restoration and conservation of its structure. Through this search, we not only rescue the history of its construction, but also highlight its importance as a monument, along with more than three centuries of existence.