2008 Annual Report - World Monuments Fund

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18 olinda, Brazil Watch 2006 (Olinda); 2004, 2006 (Convent) Historic City of Olinda and the Convent of San Francisco Founded in 1535, with buildings dating largely from the 17th century, Olinda is the best-preserved Portuguese historic city in Brazil. One of the most important monuments in this colonial city is the Convent of San Francisco, the first Franciscan monastery built in Brazil. This Portuguese Baroque convent is known for its decorative tile work, lavish decoration, 17th-century fountain, and rare book collection. Occupying a picturesque hillside overlooking the sea, Olinda is subject to frequent landslides, which are especially threatening to the Franciscan complex, where they have already caused serious cracking in the sacristy. Since listing the convent on the Watch in 2004 and 2006, and the historic city of Olinda in 2006, the World Monuments Fund has helped develop a master plan to restore the convent and its landscape, maintain its use as a church, and improve public access. In 2008, WMF support continued with the conservation of the highly ornate baroque and rococo interior finishes of the walls, ceilings, and altars throughout, as well as repairs to the structure and electrical systems. The project is carried out in partnership with IPPAR, the Brazilian national heritage agency, to help preserve this World Heritage site from further losses.
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