10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Salvador

The capital of the State of Bahia and the largest city in the northeast of Brazil, Salvador was the first city in the colony of Brazil. It was founded in 1549, the first city sits on top of a cliff which can only be accessed in the steep climb from the harbor almost exactly under the large Bay called the Baía de Todos os Santos. Today, the old city is still filled with colonial buildings of the 17th and 18th century, which had become as the UNESCO World Heritage designation. This is where you'll find the Church and convent of Salvador's most beautiful, which is one of its main attractions.


Salvador is the capital of Brazil until 1763, when it was succeeded by Rio de Janeiro, and for three centuries, it was the main port for the slaves coming from Africa. People of African descent is still the majority of the population, and African influences are evident in the music, festival, and cuisine of Salvador, also religious groups such as religion Candomblé and Umbanda.

1. Pelourinho

Salvador's Cidade Alta (Upper Town), which is the center of Government and housing when the city was the capital of the colony of Brazil, sitting on a cliff steep 85 meters above the beach. In his heart, in the district known as Pelourinho, is the best ensemble of the 17th and 18th century colonial in Latin America, very wonderful so it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Rua Gregório Wednesday de Matos is the Museu da Cidade (City Museum), measuring the size of a religion Candomblé used in ceremonial dances, and Abelardo Rodrigues Museum, which contains a sacral art and folk art, housed at the House of 1701. Prédio do Senac is a school of gastronomy where you can taste the typical cuisine of Bahian delicacies; In the evenings you can often find folk dance performances and other events here. Also in the quarter Pelourinho is Casa de Benin, devoted to the culture of the old Kingdom of Benin (now southern Nigeria), from where most of the slaves were sent to the Bahia.


2. São Francisco

In a city that is famous for its highly ornate, São Francisco stands as the most opulent interiors, decorated in gold-covered wood carving. Release of the high altar are highly decorated so that it took two years to complete. This church combines Baroque and Mannerist style and was built between 1708 and 1750. The ceiling was painted in scenes and themes associated with the Virgin Mary, and the choir combining intricate wood carvings with images of azulejo (tiles). The walls in the square adjoining square is also confronted with pictures of Portuguese azulejo.

Next to the Church is the impressive ornate facade frater of the Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco church, the Franciscan third order. Statues of Saints and angels and other sculptural decorations cover the face of the Church, along with the luxury interior decoration, defeating Italy and Portuguese Baroque, Churrigueresque style which resembles Spain so popular in colonial Mexico.

3. the Elevador Lacerda (Elevators to the Upper Town)

The cities of the upper and lower part connected by steep streets and a number of lifts, including Plano Inclinado Gonçalves de (driven by cable) and the Elevador Lacerda, a dramatic free standing lifts that have become landmarks of Salvador. Built in 1930, Art Deco elevator connecting Praça Cairu in the port area with the Praça Tomé de Souza in the historic old town. From the terraces formed by the upper plaza, Praça Tomé de Souza, there are stunning views from the lower town and the harbour. In Praça Tomé de Souza is a number of 17th-century buildings, including the Palácio Rio Branco, one of Brazil's most historic palaces and formerly the administrative center of Bahian delicacies.

4. Cathedral

In Terreiro de Jesus, next to the Praça da Sé, is the Cathedral, which was originally the Church of the former Jesuit College, built between 1604 and 1656. The vestibule are faced with stone brought as ballast from Portugal, and the Interior is decorated in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The side chapel of the nave are very attractive for a wide range of art in altarpieces, dating from the late 16th century until the middle of the 18th century. Rich sacristy is well-equipped and decorated in Baroque style, with 17th century azulejos (tiles pictorial Portuguese) and ceiling panels painted. At one time, the Jesuit Seminary is the largest of its kind outside of Rome, and interesting to visit because of the cloisters and perempatnya. Also at the Terreiro de Jesus in 1709 Church is São Pedro dos Clérigos and São Domingos de Gusmão, a Dominican Church of 1731 with a Rococo façade.

5. Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo (Carmelite Church)

The original Carmelite Church on this site was built from the year 1580 onwards, but burned in 1788 and rebuilt forty years later. Its architecture is Baroque classic, with elegant lines and twin bell towers, but the most famous sakristinya are amazing, the rooms are almost overlaid with gold. Now the home of the sacred art museum, the most prominent is cedar wood statue of Christ in the chain by Francisco Manuel das Chagas, known as O Cabra, a slave who became an important sculptor in the 18th century. The statue carved in the year 1710 is equipped with more than 1,000 rubies, each representing a drop of the blood of Christ. Architectural and decorative features of a large and picturesque monastery next to the Church has been carefully preserved as a luxury hotel.

6. Church of Bonfim

One of Bahia'a most popular church is the Church of the Lord of Bonfim, built 1745-1754. It was also the scene of colourful festivals. Indoor ex-voto votive contain thousands of victims of the Church gives thanks to the Lord of Bonfim who Performed miracles. In late January, the procession of the people making the Departure of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia to Bonfim Church of God, where they wash the steps leading to the entrance. On Monday after washing it, the feast of Bonfim is celebrated with the typical local food and drink, dance the samba, and performances of capoeira, a unique martial art que Brazil combines acrobatics and dance.

7. The Beach

Salvador sits on a natural harbour separating the peninsula que large Gulf of Todos Santos (All Saints Bay) from the Atlantic Ocean. Both Bay and ocean beaches are lined by a white sand beach where locals hang out, go on picnics, surfing, and swimming. The beach on the side of the Bay is protected and is good for swimming, while people in the open ocean provide many waves for surfers.

Closest to the city centre of Porto da Barra, the location of the first European settlement of Bahia and the popular hangout for locals, and Farol da Barra Beach, which has a rocky pond near the lighthouse and good surfing conditions on the end. In the live environment with lots of restaurants near the beach, the beach of Red River. The southern coastal city of three islands, which owns Boipeba Tinhare and layered palm long shielded from the Atlantic surf. Itapoa Beach Lighthouse, near the beautiful Lagoon, Abate has large sand dunes and extensive beaches of white sand. anywhere, it is advisable to leave anything of value unattended on the beach.

8. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Blacks

The construction of this beautiful Baroque church began in 1704, when the King of Portugal gave ground to the fraternity of Black Men (the fraternity of Black Men). Many of the workers and slaves Do can only work at night after the routine of their work was completed, the building evolved slowly for almost a century. It was not until 1870 que façade (now painted blue sky) and the Tower even If started. The Church was for residents of blacks, BOTH slave and free the slaves, who Are not permitted to worship in churches in other cities. Inside, you'll find statues of 18th-century saints are black, and behind the Church is the tomb of a slave.

9. Cidade Baixa (Lower City)

On the basis of the Elevador Lacerda, commercial and business centre of Salvador runs along the port, from where you can take a boat to visit Forte São Marcelo, built in 1623. Near the elevator is an impressive Baroque church in Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia, built between 1739 and de pedra lioz, 1765 a stone marble brought from Portugal as ballast in sailing ship carrying Brazilian products back to Europe. The ceiling paintings in the nave, which are carried out by José Joaquim da Rocha in 1773, is a masterpiece of trompe-l'oeil. In the Church is a sacred art museum.

Explore the Mercado Modelo for local handicrafts and in the maze of stalls at the Feira de São Joaquim to see ingredients and flavorings for local dishes, or try some of the lunch counter. Several museums are located in this neighborhood, including the Museu de Arte de Bahia; Carlos Costa Pinto Museum showing furniture and jewelry from the 18th century 17-19; And Solar do Unhão, a colonial building which houses Museum of Modern Art. Palácio da Aclamação, the former residence of the Governor of Bahia, has beautiful gardens and luxurious interior open to the public as a museum.

10. Santa Teresa and the Sacred Art Museum

The Church of Santa Teresa was built from the year 1666 to 1697, modelled on the Church of the Gesó in Rome. Former monastery which is separated from the beans Discalced now holds the Museum of Sacred Art, with a collection of sculptures of the 17th century until the 19th century that is important in clay, wood, ivory, soapstone, and lead. Very impressive are the sculptures and relics by Benedictine Friar Agostinho da Piedade, especially the statue of the relics of St. Lucia from c. 1630, one of the earliest examples of portrait sculpture silver in Brazil. The Museum also contains the works of sculptor-Friar Agostinho de Jesus and Cuzco school paintings and colonial painter José Joaquim da Rocha, José Teófilo de Jesus, and Ricardo do Pilar.

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