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Salvador, Brazil

The capital of Brazil's Bahia State, Salvador boasts a languid tropical climate, miles of pristine beaches, and lush tropical vegetation. The city is also home to over 165 churches - and the densest concentration of Baroque architecture in Latin America. Little wonder that this former capital of Brazil, founded in 1549, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The heart of Salvador's historic city center is the Pelourinho District - named after the pillory where prisoners and slaves were once punished. The district's 17th-century buildings are today home to chic boutiques and galleries.

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  • PelourinhoPelourinho

    Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador, is a living reminder of its Portuguese colonial past. Cobbled streets are lined with colorful churches, museums, boutiques and houses

  • Sao Francisco ChurchSao Francisco Church

    Completed in 1723, the church's interior features spectacular woodcarvings covered in gold leaf, and the chapel of St. John the Baptist is adorned in gold.

  • Cathedral of Salvador Cathedral of Salvador

    Beautifully ornate, the cathedral's altar is composed of 18 columns covered with a thin layer of gold. The wood sculpture of Christ the Savior is the largest in Brazil.

  • Elevador LacerdaElevador Lacerda

    Designed and built in 1873 with steel parts imported from England, the working elevator rises to a viewing platform that offers stunning views of All Saints Bay and the entire city.

  • Mercado ModeloMercado Modelo

    Once Salvador's commercial center, the Mercado is a shopper's delight; filled with shops selling souvenirs, and arts and crafts including Brazilian lace and embroidery, plus restaurants and café.

  • Church of Our Lord of BonfimChurch of Our Lord of Bonfim

    Known as the most famous Catholic church in Salvador for its yellow wish ribbons that are tied around the wrist. It's believed that when the ribbon falls off, the wishes will come true.

  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos PretosIgreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos

    Built by slaves and free blacks, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People is one of the city's landmarks. During mass, African songs and rhythms fill the air in Pelourinho square.

  • Museu Afro-BrasileiroMuseu Afro-Brasileiro

    The collection of the Afro-Brazilian Museum includes artifacts and exhibits that highlight the African contribution to Brazil. Sculptures, masks, textiles, games, and ornaments from the African continent are on display.

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