Cidade Velha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Se Cathedral
With a bright white façade and a gleaming Carrara marble interior decorated with gold-framed paintings, this cathedral impresses inside and out.
Feliz Lusitania Complex
Find out about the history of Belém with a stop at Feliz Lusitania Complex. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth
You can find out about the history of Belém with a trip to Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Ver-O-Peso Market
During your trip to Belém, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ver-O-Peso Market. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.
Mangal das Garcas
Why not meet the animals who call Mangal das Garcas home during your trip to Belém? Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area.
Catedral Metropolitana de Belem
After visiting Catedral Metropolitana de Belem, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Belém. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
Top hotels in Cidade Velha
Atrium Quinta de Pedras Hotel
Super nice . The best
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Pousada Acrópole
Atrium Quinta De Pedras
Rede Andrade Docas
Staff was very nice and polite, no exception. The location is very handy if you want to be from walking distance to the famous Ver-O-Peso and Ver-O-Rio areas. The breakfast was very good, a decent selection of food, that will set you up for the day ahead.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Tivoli Maiorana Belém Pará Hotel
The room was very well equipped and the atmosphere was great. The staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Rede Andrade Hangar
Breakfast. Also good to get other items at close distance.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cidade Velha
Campina
You'll enjoy the cafes and churches in Campina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ver-O-Peso Market or Docas Station Market.
Jurunas
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Jurunas. You might want to make time for a stop at Espaco Sao Jose Liberto or Gem Museum of Para.
Batista Campos
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Batista Campos. You might want to make time for a stop at Margarida Schivazappa Theater or Praca Batista Campos.
Reduto
Reduto is well liked for its coffee shops. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belém area, you might plan a trip to Republican Square or Docas Station Market.
Nazare
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Nazare. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth or Palacete Bolonha.
Umarizal
Umarizal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth and Republican Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
