Salvador: Church
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Igreja do Bonfim
Famed 18th-century Catholic church The Igreja do Bonfim, or the Church of Bonfim, is an iconic religious site nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil. Known for its striking façade and deep cultural significance, this church stands as a beacon of faith and tradition in the bustling city.
Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Monserrate
Nestled in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil, the Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Monserrate stands as a monumental testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of the region. This historic site, dating back to the 16th century, has captured the...
Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão
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...
Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar
Nestled in the historic heart of Salvador, Brazil, the Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial heritage. This stunning church, with its intricate baroque architecture, invites both the faithful and history enthusiasts...
Cathedral of Salvador
Ornate 17th-century Mannerist church 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...
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and architectural splendor. This sacred edifice is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the rich religious heritage of the region.
Pestana Convento do Carmo
Nestled in the historic heart of Salvador, Brazil, the Pestana Convento do Carmo stands as a beacon of colonial grandeur and religious heritage. This former convent, now transformed into a luxury hotel, is a prime example of Portuguese colonial architecture, dating...
Metrô Lapa
The Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Conception of Lapa, often referred to as Metrô Lapa, is a historical and architectural gem nestled in the heart of Salvador, Brazil. This venerable structure is not only a place of worship but also an important cultural...
Chapel of the Holy Body
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...
Church and Convent of São Francisco
Lavishly decorated 18th-century church 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...
Church of Saint Antony of Barra
The Church of Saint Antony of Barra stands as a historic and spiritual landmark in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil. This architectural marvel, with its origins dating back to the 17th century, is situated in the Barra neighborhood and offers a unique blend of...
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
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...
Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Exile
Nestled in the historic heart of Salvador, Brazil, the Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Exile stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This architectural marvel, with its origins dating back to the 16th century, offers visitors a...
Chapel of Saint Lazarus
The Chapel of Saint Lazarus, located in the bustling city of Salvador, Brazil, is a revered historical and religious site that attracts both locals and tourists alike. This sacred place, dedicated to Saint Lazarus, is known for its rich cultural significance...
Church of Our Lady of Health and Glory
Nestled within the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil, the Church of Our Lady of Health and Glory stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of the region. This historic church, also known in Portuguese as Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde e...
Church and Convent of Our Lady of Solitude
The Church and Convent of Our Lady of Solitude is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church and former convent in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church and convent were founded in 1736 and are dedicated to Our Lady of Solitude. The convent has functioned as a school since 1927.
Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity
The Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity is an abandoned Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia.
Church of the Blessed Sacrament of Saint Anne
The Church of the Blessed Sacrament of Saint Anne is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church located in Nazaré, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Saint Anne and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia. Its construction began in 1747 and continued over the next two decades.
Igreja do Boqueirão
The Church of the Third Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Our Lady of the Conception of the Mulatto Brothers is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church and former convent in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Ladder
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Ladder is a 16th-century Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It was constructed as part of the Nossa Senhora de Escada sugar plantation by Lázaro Arévolo, likely in 1566; he donated the chapel to the Jesuits in the late 16th century.
Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel
The Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located adjacent to the Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Work on the church began in 1644. It was destroyed by fire in 1788 and subsequently rebuilt.
Basilica of St. Sebastian
The Basilica of St. Sebastian Also Basilica of Salvador It is the name given to a neoclassical religious building affiliated with the Catholic Church that functions as the abbey church of the Monastery of St. Benedict, in Salvador in Bahia, Brazil.
Church and Hospice of Our Lady of the Good Journey
The Church and Hospice of Our Lady of the Good Journey is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Good Journey and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
Convent of Bom Jesus dos Perdões and Chapel of Mercy
The Convent of Bom Jesus dos Perdões and Chapel of Mercy is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church and convent located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace
The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Grace and is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia; it is owned and managed by the Mosteiro de São Bento.
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
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.
Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm
The Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm is a 17th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Palm and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
Church of the Blessed Sacrament at Rua do Passo
The Church of the Blessed Sacrament at Rua do Passo is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament.
Church of Our Lady of Penha
The Church of Our Lady of Penha is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is located in the Ribeira neighborhood and constructed in 1742 as an extension of the Summer Palace of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos
The Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People Portuguese: Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Construction of the church took almost 100 years.
Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim
Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim is a Roman Catholic church, school, and orphanage in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It was constructed as a Jesuit novitiate in the early 18th century. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Brazil in 1759 the complex became an orphanage.
Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen
The Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It was constructed by the Brotherhood of Saint Peter in approximately 1709 and was renovated in the 18th and 19th centuries.