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Paraíba account for 0.8% of Brazil’s economy.
Attractions:
Casa da Pólvora
The name Casa da Pólvora translates to
House of Gunpowder was built by the
Captain-General, govenor Fernando de
Barros and Vasconcelos. Construction began
on August 10, 1704 and was completed in
1710. It is a symbol of Portuguese
colonization in Brazil.
Parque Sólon de Lucena (Lagoa)
It has been one of the city’s most notable
landmarks since opening in 1922 and sits on 15
hectares.
Food:
Fried Agulhinhas
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