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	Book hotels all over Brazil with This page is beeing updated > Attractions São Luís, MA São Luís, Colonial City São Luís is the Capital of the State of Maranhão [See also: States of Brazil] Population: 957.899 inhab. Declared Humanity Cultural Patrimony (by UNESCO) and National Patrimony (by IPHAN), São Luís, the charming capital of Maranhão, this important State of Nordeste (North-Eastern) Brazil is one of the country's most important tourist destination for its colonial treasuries. Hospitality and Exotism São Luís is known for the hospitality and the warm welcome of its inhabitants, for its feasts, folklore, cultural and artistic richnesses, churches and museums.
	The Azulejos of São Luís The São Luís historical center is formed by almost 4.000 old houses, whose exterior walls are covered by azulejos. Recently restored, these façades made all the charm of this colonial city, founded by Frenchmen commanded by La Ravardière in early XVIIth century (1612). São Luís, a Touch of Portuguese Style In spite of this fact, São Luís is considered the most Portuguese Style State Capital of Brazil. The typical portuguese azulejos that cover the old façades came from Portugal, of course, but also from Macau (China) and other distant places.

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