Salvador, Brazil Attractions

 

Read More Cathedral

The Cathedral in Salvador once served as the church of the former Jesuit College. It features a distinctly Baroque interior, and a facade that was made with stone from Portugal.

Read More Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim (Festa da Ribeira)

The most frequented and best known church in Bahia, the Igreja do Senhor do Bonfirm was built between 1745 and 1754.

Read More Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia

Established in 1765, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Coceicao da Praia has a particularly Baroque style of architecture. The interior of the church features a ceiling painting that is a masterpiece of trompe-l'oeil.

Read More Nossa Senhora do Monte Serrat

Built by an Italian Architect, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte Serrat has a statue that is considered a masterpiece of Brazilian sculpture.
Picture of Pelourinho

Read More Pelourinho

Occupying much of the city's old town, Pelourinho has been labelled a UNESCO world cultural monument. Here, tourists can find many fine buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries,

Read More São Bento

The Chirch of Sao Bento dates back to 1679. The Church and monastery in Salvador are popular tourist attractions.
Picture of São Francisco / Ordem Terceira de São Francisco

Read More São Francisco (Ordem Terceira de São Francisco)

The church and friary in Sao Francisco reflect a combination of Mannerism and Baroque styles. Dating back to 1597, the church features an impressive facade and a beautiful interior.

Read More Bahia Museum of Art

The Bahia Museum of Art holds a diverse collection of items including furniture, Chinese porcelain, and modern art from local artists. The museum opened in 1943.

Read More Santa Teresa

The Church of Santa Teresa contains on its grounds the Museum of Sacred Art.

Salvador Surroundings

A street in Pelourinho, the historical center of Salvador.Pelourinho, Salvador
Church of the Third Order of San Francisco in Salvador.São Francisco / Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Salvador
Praia do Forte, Mata de São José.Mata de Sao Jose - Praia do Forte, Salvador
Palm trees around Forte Monte Serrat in Salvador.Forte Monte Serrat, Salvador
Architecture of the Pelourinho area of Salvador.Pelourinho, Salvador
Pelourinho Quarter of Salvador.Pelourinho, Salvador
São Francisco church entrance in Spanish Baroque style in Salvador.São Francisco / Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Salvador
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