Historic Center of Salvador, Salvador

Name: Historic Center of Salvador
Address: Salvador, Brazil

#66 among attractions in Salvador

Unesco, Interesting neighbourhood

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The Historic Center or Centre of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, also known as the Pelourinho or Pelo, is a historic neighborhood in western Salvador, Bahia. It was the city's center during the Portuguese colonial period and was named for the whipping post in its central plaza where enslaved people from Africa were publicly beaten as punishment for alleged infractions. The Historic Center is extremely rich in historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries. ()

Local name: Centro Histórico de Salvador Unesco: from 1985Coordinates: 12°58'25"S, 38°30'36"W

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Centro (Centro Histórico)Salvador Brazil

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Historic Center of Salvador – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu da Misericórdia, Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Rio Branco Palace, Cathedral of Salvador.

~770 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Museu da Misericórdia, Salvador
4 min walk • The Museu da Misericórdia is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil, offering visitors a window into the rich history and heritage of the region. This museum, which is part of the architectural complex of the Church and Santa Casa da Misericórdia...
~230 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Salvador
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil, the Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of the city. This historic church, more commonly known as the Church of the Third Order of Penitence of Saint Dominic...
~1250 ftSW
Palace, Museum, Architecture
Rio Branco Palace, Salvador
7 min walk • The Rio Branco Palace is an iconic historical building nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil. This grandiose palace stands as a testament to the rich cultural and political heritage of the region. Once the seat of the government of Bahia, the palace has played a...
~360 ftNW
Ornate 17th-century Mannerist church
Cathedral of Salvador, Salvador
2 min walk • The Cathedral of Salvador, officially known as Catedral Basílica de São Salvador, stands as a magnificent testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Salvador, Brazil. This church, situated in the historic heart of the city, exudes an aura of...
~1090 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Chapel of the Holy Body, Salvador
6 min walk • Tucked away in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil, the Chapel of the Holy Body stands as a testament to the rich religious and cultural heritage of the region. This historic chapel, also known as Capela do Corpo Santo in Portuguese, is a significant landmark for both...
~520 ftSE
Lavishly decorated 18th-century church
Church and Convent of São Francisco, Salvador
3 min walk • The Church and Convent of São Francisco in Salvador, Brazil, stands as a magnificent testament to the country's colonial history and religious heritage. This impressive religious complex, renowned for its exquisite Baroque architecture, is a centerpiece of the city's...
~580 ftSE
Church, Historical place
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Salvador
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil, the Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and colonial history. This church is an architectural marvel, renowned for its intricate Baroque facade and elaborate...
~450 ftSW
Palace, Colonial architecture
Palace of Saldanha, Salvador
3 min walk • The Palace of Saldanha, is former residence in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located in the Historic Center of Salvador and was constructed in the early 18th century.
~260 ftN
Museum, Music venue
Museu Afro-Brasileiro, Salvador
2 min walk • The Afro-Brazilian Museum in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, was inaugurated on 7 January 1982 by the then Director of the Center for Afro-Oriental Studies, Dr.
~1350 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Salvador
7 min walk • The Chapel of Our Lady of Help is a 20th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It sits on the site of a church of the same name built by the Jesuits in 1549, one of the first in Brazil.
~1370 ftS
Fountain, Colonial architecture
Gravatá Fountain, Salvador
7 min walk • The Gravatá Fountain is an abandoned fountain in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It dates to the 18th century and functioned as a public fountain. It is located a short distance west of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament of Saint Anne, also completed in the 18th century. The building is protected as a historic structure by the state of Bahia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Historic Center of Salvador?

Nearby attractions include Terreiro de Jesus, Salvador (1 min walk), Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Salvador (2 min walk), Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen, Salvador (2 min walk), Church of the Blessed Sacrament at Rua do Passo, Salvador (2 min walk).

How to get to Historic Center of Salvador by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Center of Salvador:

Bus

Terminal da Barroquinha (10 min walk)
Terminal Aquidabã (14 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)