Terreiro de Jesus, Salvador

Name: Terreiro de Jesus
Address: Salvador, Brazil

#112 among attractions in Salvador

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The Terreiro de Jesus is a plaza located in the Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil. The square is located in the oldest part of the city and abuts the Praça da Sé. The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, formerly the school and church of the Jesuits, is the most prominent structure in the Terreiro de Jesus, and occupies the west of the square. The plaza takes its names from the society. It was renovated in the mid-20th century by the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. It is officially know known as the Praça 15 de Novembro, and forms a central cultural and historical center of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°58'23"S, 38°30'36"W

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Centro (Centro Histórico)Salvador Brazil

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Terreiro de Jesus – 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.

~800 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Museu da Misericórdia, Salvador
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~270 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Salvador
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~1310 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...
~260 ftNW
Ornate 17th-century Mannerist church
Cathedral of Salvador, Salvador
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~1090 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Chapel of the Holy Body, Salvador
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~660 ftS
Lavishly decorated 18th-century church
Church and Convent of São Francisco, Salvador
4 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...
~690 ftSE
Church, Historical place
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Salvador
4 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...
~1450 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church of Our Lady of Health and Glory, Salvador
8 min walk • 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...
~1510 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church of the Blessed Sacrament of Saint Anne, Salvador
8 min walk • 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.
~1370 ftW
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Caramuru Building, Salvador
7 min walk • The Caramuru Building is an office building in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It was designed by the architect Paulo Antunes Ribeiro for Prudência Capitalização, an insurance company. Construction began on the structure in 1946 and it opened in 1951.
~550 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Terreiro de Jesus?

Nearby attractions include Museu Afro-Brasileiro, Salvador (1 min walk), Historic Center of Salvador, Salvador (1 min walk), Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen, Salvador (1 min walk), Church of the Blessed Sacrament at Rua do Passo, Salvador (1 min walk).

How to get to Terreiro de Jesus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Terreiro de Jesus:

Bus

Terminal da Barroquinha (11 min walk)
Terminal Aquidabã (13 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)