Port of Salvador, Salvador

Name: Port of Salvador
Address: Avenida da França, Salvador, Brazil

#54 among attractions in Salvador

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The Port of Salvador is a seaport located in All Saints Bay in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is connected to Downtown Salvador by Historic Center. The port is located in Lower City region of Salvador. Lying at the tip of a peninsula separating Todos os Santos Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. ()

Local name: Porto de Salvador Opened: 1502 (522 years ago)Coordinates: 12°57'31"S, 38°30'27"W

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Avenida da FrançaCentro (Comércio)Salvador Brazil

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Port of Salvador – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forte de São Marcelo, Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar, Cathedral of Salvador.

1 miSW
Forts and castles
Forte de São Marcelo, Salvador
27 min walk • Forte de São Marcelo, also known as Forte do Mar, stands as a sentinel in the Bay of All Saints, in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil. This unique maritime fortress, circular in design, was constructed between 1614 and 1623 to protect the city from potential...
1 miS
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Salvador
27 min walk • 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...
0.5 miS
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar, Salvador
13 min walk • 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...
1 miS
Ornate 17th-century Mannerist church
Cathedral of Salvador, Salvador
26 min walk • The Cathedral of Salvador, officially known as Catedral Basílica de São Salvador, stands as a magnificent testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Salvador, Brazil. This church, situated in the historic heart of the city, exudes an aura of...
0.7 miS
Church, Colonial architecture
Pestana Convento do Carmo, Salvador
18 min walk • 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...
1 miS
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church of Our Lady of Health and Glory, Salvador
25 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...
0.6 miE
Church, Colonial architecture
Church and Convent of Our Lady of Solitude, Salvador
15 min walk • 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.
~1620 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity, Salvador
8 min walk • The Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity is an abandoned Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia.
0.6 miS
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Igreja do Boqueirão, Salvador
15 min walk • 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.
0.7 miE
Park, Colonial architecture
Queimado Fountain, Salvador
17 min walk • 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.
1 miSW
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Caramuru Building, Salvador
26 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Port of Salvador?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity, Salvador (8 min walk), Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, Salvador (11 min walk), Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar, Salvador (13 min walk), Igreja do Boqueirão, Salvador (15 min walk).

How to get to Port of Salvador by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port of Salvador:

Bus

Terminal Aquidabã (19 min walk)
0230 ribeira- hospital gral (20 min walk)

Train

Calçada (27 min walk)