Santa Casa da Misericordia museum
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Cathedral of Salvador
Admire the mannerist façade and sacred art that decorates this Jesuit-built church, which dominates the lively Terreiro de Jesus square.
Terreiro de Jesus
Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.
Lacerda Elevator
You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Mercado Modelo
Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.
Our lady of the Rosary of Black People
In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.
São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.