- Aquiraz
Aquiraz is the thirteenth largest Brazilian city in the state of
Ceará , located on the nation's northeast coast, a popular vacation destination.History
The city was founded by regal order on
February 13 ,1699 but was not truly installed until1713 . In the eighteenth century theSociety of Jesus did notable work in the area. Aquiraz also served as the seat-city ofCeará beforeFortaleza .Places of interest
Notable structures include the Museu Sacro São José de Ribamar and the Igreja Matriz de São José de Ribamar.
Notable resident
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Ana Miranda - Poet who currently resides in Aquiraz.Sister city
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Frederick, Maryland [ [http://www.cityoffrederick.com/PublicInfo/PressReleases/2006/november/11%2016%20voting%20record.htm Frederick Maryland site] ]Web source
External links
* [http://www.aquiraz.ce.gov.br/ Aquiraz official site]
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