Bahia Essentials
Bahia showcases Brazil's colonial history and Afro-Brazilian culture. Salvador’s Pelourinho district features UNESCO-listed Portuguese architecture and the gold-laden São Francisco Church. The city is connected by the Art Deco Elevador Lacerda, linking the historic upper town with the Mercado Modelo. Beyond the capital, the state offers the sea turtle conservation center of Projeto Tamar in Praia do Forte, the crystalline waters of Poço Encantado in Chapada Diamantina, and the secluded, reef-protected shores of Praia do Espelho.
A Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
The Historic Center or Centre of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, also known as the Pelourinho or Pelo, is a historic neighborhood in western…
B Elevator Lacerda
The beautifully restored Art Deco elevator belongs to the main sights of the city.
C São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
The São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador is located in the historical centre of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
D Barra Lighthouse
A true landmark of Salvador. This 22-meter high lighthouse was built in the 17th century to shine its signals to passing ships to help them…
E Igreja do Bonfim
The Church of Our Lord of Bonfim is the most famous of the Catholic churches of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
F Mercado Modelo
A traditional shopping mall and one of the oldest of its kind is located right next to the Elevator Lacerda and faces the All Saints Bay.
G Projeto Tamar - Centro de Visitantes da Praia do Forte
Sea turtle conservation and research center featuring observation tanks, interactive exhibits, and environmental education programs focused on protecting endangered marine species along the Brazilian coast.
H Morro de Sao Paulo
A 19th-century lighthouse built in 1855, offering panoramic views of the Tinharé Island coastline and the surrounding Atlantic waters.
Poço Encantado
Poço Encantado is a cave located near the Chapada Diamantina National Park.
J Praia do Espelho
A coastal stretch characterized by white cliffs and natural pools that form during low tide, creating a reflective mirror effect on the water's surface.
K Rio Branco Palace
The Rio Branco Palace is a palace and former seat of government in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
L Afro-Brasileira Museum
The Afro-Brazilian Museum in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, was inaugurated on 7 January 1982 by the then Director of the Center for Afro…
M Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, officially dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ and named Primatial Cathedral Basilica of the…
N Jorge Amado House
A non-governmental organization with an aim of preserving the works of Jorge Amado and the Bahian art and literature in general.
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