Oficina Cerâmica Francisco Brennand

Although somewhat off the beaten track, this ceramics workshop/museum is more than worth the price of admission. The lifelong work of ceramic artist Francisco Brennand is on display at this sprawling estate/workshop. Although famous for some notorious giant phallic sculptures, his collection is so much more and includes thousands of sculptures, tiles, and pieces of ceramic art, as well as drawings. His work is beautifully displayed in several buildings as well as various outdoor settings. The Burle Marx garden was designed by the landscape artist himself and decorated with Brennand statues.Tip:The restaurant inside the gift shop serves excellent regional dishes and juices.

Don't confuse the Oficina Cerâmica Francisco Brennand with the nearby Instituto Ricardo Brennand, Alameda Antônio Brennand, Várzea (tel.084/2121-0352;Tues-Sun 1-5pm; R$5). This large museum contains mostly European art, such as a large collection of weapons and an exhibit on the 17th-century Dutch occupation of Recife. Out of the two, the ceramics museum is by far the most fascinating.

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