Salvador: Colonial Architecture
Places and attractions in the Colonial architecture category
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- Colonial architecture
- Baroque architecture
- Museum
- Historical place
- Park
- Specialty museum
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Museu da Misericórdia
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...
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...
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 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...
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.
São Paulo da Gamboa Battery
The São Paulo da Gamboa Battery is a military fortification located in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. It is also known as the Fort of São Paulo da Gambôa, or simply the Fort of Gambôa.
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.
Queimado Fountain
The Queimado Fountain is an abandoned fountain in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The fountain is located at the Largo do Queimado, a broad public square, below the Church and Convent of Our Lady of Solitude.
Palace of Saldanha
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.
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.
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.
Gravatá Fountain
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.
Casa Nobre de Jequitaia
Casa Nobre de Jequitaia, also known as Casa à Avenida Frederico Pontes, is an unused residence in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located in the Calçada neighborhood and likely dates to the 18th century.
Dom Pedro II Home
The Dom Pedro II Home and later Portuguese: Asilo de Mendicidade Santa Isabel, is an 18th-century retirement home in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It was built as largest private residence in the 19th century in Bahia, and was renovated into a social services home in 1887.
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.
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