Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim, Salvador

Name: Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim
Address: Salvador, Brazil

#80 among attractions in Salvador

Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture

Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim

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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. The now complex now consists of a secondary school, chapel, and orphanage. One of its corridors extends south towards the Casa Nobre de Jequitaia. It 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: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 12°58'9"S, 38°30'27"W

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Centro (Santo Antônio)Salvador Brazil

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Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel, Salvador (1 min walk), Pestana Convento do Carmo, Salvador (2 min walk), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos, Salvador (4 min walk), Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado, Salvador (5 min walk).

How to get to Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim:

Bus

Terminal Aquidabã (6 min walk)
Terminal da Barroquinha (19 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Brotas • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)