PROJECTS
1. Cathedral of Salvador Bahia
A Joint Venture Project between the Archdiocese of Salvador Bahia, Fundacao Maria Nobrega and Opus Bahia to restore the High Altar, Lateral Chapels, Sacristi and wooden decorated panels.
2. Sao Joao Batista dos Militares Church
This is one of the few churches in Olinda, it’s restoration is our primary concern. The church was preserved from the fire started by the Dutch in 1631. The Master Plan
3. Sao Francisco Convento
The Convento de Sao Francisco is one of the largest monasteries in Olinda and houses one the finest collections of historical manuscripts and books in Brazil. The Master Plan
4. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Misericordia
Originally constructed in 1630 as a hospital, and subsequently burnt down by the Dutch colonists in 1631.
5. The Publication of “Olinda – A Universal Heritage”
A number of books on the history of Olinda exist, but they are mainly limited to specific periods of history. The publication of this book, written by noted Brazilian historians, seeks to provide a complete history from the earliest days of the native Brazilian Indians to the declaration of the site as a UNESCO World Heritage Township in 1986.
6. The protection of the Curado Atlantic Rain Forest
Mata do Curado is a 90 hectare Atlantic Rain Forest situated on the outskirts of Recife and some 20 kilometers from Olinda. The site was gifted to the Foundation in 2004 on condition that the Forest, which contains many rare species of flora and fauna, be protected as an eco-tourist facility.
LATEST NEWS
2009 | November
Reception at the House of Commons hosted by the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Brazil with the Maria Nobrega Foundation
2009 | July
International Conference on Traditional Knowledge and Living Heritage, Florence, Italy
Co-ordinated by Maria Nobrega Foundation and IPOGEA
2008 | November
Fundraising Receptions held at The Brazilian Embassies to the Holy See and The Republic of Italy, Rome
2008 | September
Return visit to Cyrene, Libya
2007 | November
UNESCO World Heritage Centre Regional Conference
Historic Urban Landscapes in the Americas
Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
Co-Sponsored by Fundacao Maria Nobrega
2007 | September
The Cyrene Declaration, Cyrene, Libya
2006 | November
The Venice Charter Revisited, Venice, Italy
2005 | September
Co-operation and Joint Venture Agreements signed with The State of Pernambuco,The Municipality of Olinda, The Order of Franciscans, The Missionary Order of Misericorda and The Archbishop of Olinda and Recife
EVENTS
THE FOUNDATION
The Foundation works in Brazil, Libya, Romania and Italy on a broad range of projects which encompass the aim of promoting sustainable regeneration.The Foundation acts as a catalyst to assist Governments, International Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations and local communities, to plan and implement regeneration projects.
Our mission is to promote and safeguard cultural heritage, through restoration and sustainable regeneration, education, employment, protection of the environment and the development of traditional art forms.
Money raised through our events and fundraising efforts is being used to finance our projects. The Foundation´s administrative overheads are strictly controlled and limited to a maximum of 5% of income. To learn more about our projects please click here.
“The Foundation” / Interview with Michael Carrington by Dan Dimancescu in Archita, Romania
London, UK : The Maria Nobrega Charitable Trust | Col Michael Carrington | Burlington House, 11 Burlington Lane, London W4 3EU | Tel: +44 (0) 208 742 1629 | Fax: +44 (0) 207 589 2032 | nobrega2@btopenworld.com
Olinda, Brazil : Fundacao Maria Nobrega | Sr Edmilson Rodrigues de Albuquerque | 810 Avenue Rosa e Silva , Afletos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52020-000 | Tel: +(81)3222 1195 or +(81)3221 2787 | Mobile: +(81)9966 9796 | edmilsonrodriguez@superig.com.br
Washington, USA : The Maria Nobrega Foundation (USA) | Allan Gerson | AG International Law PLLC | 2131 S Street NW, Washington DC 20008 | Tel:+ 202 234 9717 | ag@ag-il.com | Personal Assistant: Claire Halkin
Rumania : Associatia Maria Nobrega | Mrs Mihaela Ramulescu | Ramulescu Law Offices | Str Sibiu NR1 Blc 5 Sc4 Apt 137 Bucharest, Rumania 061542 | Tel; + 40 (0) 214 139 192 | mramulescu@ramulesculawoffices.com
GALLERY
PARTNERS
• UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Paris
• ICCROM, The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
• HE The Minister of Culture, Brazil
• Instituto do Patrimonio Historico e Artistico, Brazil
• HRH The Prince of Wales International Network For Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism, London
• The State of Pernambuco, Brazil
• The Curia Romana, The Vatican
• The Municipality of Olinda, Pernambuco
• The Jewish Community, Olinda, Pernambuco
• The University of Pernambuco, Brazil
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
• Jubilee Action
• National Geographic Magazine (Romania Edition)
• IPOGEA, Florence, Italy
• Opus Bahia