Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos, Salvador

Name: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos
Address: Largo Pelourinho, S/N, Salvador, Brazil
Telephone: +55 71 3241-5781

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos

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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. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary and belongs to the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia. The church was listed as a historic structure by National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1938 and is part of the Historic Center of Salvador UNESCO World Heritage Site. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1709 (315 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 12°58'16"S, 38°30'29"W

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Largo Pelourinho, S/NCentro (Centro Histórico)Salvador Brazil

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+55 71 3241-5781

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos open?

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday 8 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos?

Nearby attractions include Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado, Salvador (2 min walk), Museu da Cidade, Salvador (2 min walk), Solar Ferrão, Salvador (3 min walk), Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim, Salvador (4 min walk).

How to get to Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos:

Bus

Terminal Aquidabã (8 min walk)
Terminal da Barroquinha (16 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)
Brotas • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)