The historic centre of Salvador de Bahia is a living monument to the city’s rich history dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries. It’s other name Pelourinho, stems from the stocks in the town square previously used for the whipping of African slaves or public humiliation.
Salvador is even older and is one of the oldest cities in the Americas, founded in 1549 by the Portuguese. The heart of the city is now home to 800 pastel buildings converted to museums and cultural centres. Monuments commemorating battles, art, and way of life are part of the scenery in this historic area. Mud wall forts like the Portas de Santa Lucia and the Fort Santo Antônio Além do Carmo protected Salvador’s Pelourinho on the north and south sides. Wander the cobblestone streets past Afro-Bahian souvenir shops, musicians at the Pelourinho, and have a drink at a caipirinha bar. Be sure to visit the Igreja e Convento de São Francisco and Catedral Basílica de Salvador, the Rio Branco Palace, and the Mercado Modelo. This handicraft market is said to be the largest in all of Latin America.
Whole blocks of houses, convents, and churches have been revitalized and renovated by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage, making the Pelourinho of Salvador something to see.
Wondering how can you reach Salvador's Pelourinho , well you can either take a bus, train metro or even a taxi whatever is convenient for you, These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Metro: Metro - LINHA 1; Bus: Bus - 0102, Bus - 1109, Bus - 1216. And this is the list of stops closest to your destination: Av. José Joaquim Seabra; Ida - Faz.Grande/Brotas - 0519; Avenida José Joaquim Seabra; Avenida José Joaquim Seabra.
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