at a glance
nowadays the sub-neighborhood is formed by a square limited by rua general espírito santo cardoso to the north, rua garibaldi to the west, rua conde de bonfim to the south, and rua uruguai to the east. the main attraction is undoubtedly the praça comandante xavier de brito, an open space with trees and a charming fountain - in the space surrounding the square are a few establishments of interest, such as the house 53 restaurant, the cotidiano bar, or the folhas e amêndoas pension. the western edge also harbors a couple of luxurious condominiums - in close proximity to the sub-neighborhood are the assaí supermarket and the santos anjos college.
