Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm, Salvador

Name: Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm
Address: Salvador, Brazil

#48 among attractions in Salvador

Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture

Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm

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Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm, Salvador

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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. The church was established in 1830, and expanded to house members of the Order of Discalced Augustinians in Salvador and their missionaries from other Portuguese colonies. The church has a simple façade and a single bell tower. In contrast, the church has a richly decorated interior, with paintings, images, furniture, and religious implements from the 16th and 17th century. The Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm was listed as a historic structure by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1938. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°58'40"S, 38°30'39"W

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Centro (Nazaré)Salvador Brazil

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Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm?

Nearby attractions include Gravatá Fountain, Salvador (3 min walk), House of the Seven Lamps, Salvador (4 min walk), Church of the Blessed Sacrament of Saint Anne, Salvador (5 min walk), Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Salvador (5 min walk).

How to get to Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church and Convent of Our Lady of the Palm:

Bus

Terminal da Barroquinha (4 min walk)
Estação da Lapa (10 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)