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Pelourinho
Pelourinhois located on the hilltop of the old town of Salvador, Brazil, and has become an important cultural symbol for the entire historic district, which is named after the square. The square spreads out, following the undulating terrain of the old town, with cobblestone streets extending along the slopes. Densely distributed around it are brightly colored colonial-era buildings; the goose-yellow, powder-blue, and brick-red walls contrast with the colorful doors and windows, creating a highly recognizable streetscape in the old town of Salvador. The striking view within the square comes from the colorful old buildings surrounding it. The building facades retain a rich historical character, and the vibrant walls, traditional facades, and cobblestone streets work together to create a distinct historical atmosphere. Strolling along the slopes, your view constantly changes with the undulating roads, and from different angles, you can see the buildings layered and spread out.Salvador · 757m from downtown
Church and Convent of San Francisco
Church and Convent of San Francisco is a historic building renowned for its Baroque style, attracting numerous tourists and architecture enthusiasts. The church features a three-aisle floor plan, which is relatively rare among Franciscan churches in northeastern Brazil. Compared to traditional single-aisle churches, the interior space is more expansive and has a more prominent sense of depth. Upon entering the church, the first visual impact comes from the gold decorations spread throughout the space. The walls, columns, vaults, and ceilings are covered with exquisite gilded wood carvings. The golden luster and intricate carvings are layered, giving the entire interior a magnificent Baroque artistic atmosphere. Walking slowly along the cloister, you can observe the details of the tile paintings from different angles and experience the unique style that combines Portuguese tile art with Brazilian colonial architecture.Salvador · 869m from downtown
Elevator Lacerda
Elevator Lacerdais located between the cliffs in the city center of Salvador, Brazil, and is one of the iconic public transportation facilities connecting the Upper City and the Lower City. The elevator was completed in the 1870s and is approx. 72m high. It not only serves the daily transportation needs of local residents traveling between the Upper and Lower cities, but also, with its striking architectural form, has become a highly recognizable landmark in the Salvador cityscape. The entire facility is cleverly embedded into the steep urban terrain, transforming the significant elevation difference between the Upper and Lower cities into a convenient vertical transportation space. The interior of the elevator features elevator cars and upper and lower station halls as its core, and it operates efficiently and simply.Salvador · 1.3km from downtown
Joventino Silva City Park
Salvador · 4km from downtown
Salvador Zoo and Botanical Park
Salvador · 4.2km from downtown
Ponta do Humaita
Salvador · 5.2km from downtown
Praia Das Neves
Salvador · 19.8km from downtown
Foundation Casa de Jorge Amado
Salvador · 766m from downtown
Imbuí
Salvador · 7.2km from downtown
Praia de Sao Tome do Paripe
Salvador · 16.7km from downtown
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Pelourinho
Salvador · 757m from downtown
Mercado Modelo
Salvador · 1.4km from downtown
Flamengo Beach
Salvador · 20.5km from downtown
Caixa Cultural Salvador
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Buraquinho Beach
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What travellers say about Salvador
Pupys Culoma1 November 2023
5.0
beautiful old part of Salvador, with well preserved structure that tells a lot about its history. worth to wait for the drummers show that happen every day (Olodum)
Pelourinho
cxx052826 August 2020
5.0
The exterior of the Church of San Francisco in Salvador is very impressive, and it makes people feel the long history and exquisiteness. It's a pity that I didn't go in last time. After reading other people's comments, it is also very gorgeous inside and worth a visit.
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曽小姐26 December 2019
4.0
the elevator connect the old town and new town in area of post office and pier. outside the gate to elevator in old town level there is museum converted by old government office and platform to have bird’s view of new town.
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