Top Things to do in Salvador
Things to do in Salvador, State of Bahia (BA): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Brazil's former capital is renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture. Known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Salvador brims with contemporary music and art amid architecture that has gone untouched since the 17th century.
Restaurants in Salvador
1. Plano Inclinado do Pilar
2. Topazio
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
3. Ponta de Humaita
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4.5 based on 1,937 reviews
Reviewed By Dru_Floche - Paris, France
Our guide (Ivan Bahia) took us on a round trip in Salvador and de ponta Humaita was a very nice spot. You have an impressive view on the skyline of Salvador and on All Saints Bay (with a beautiful sunset if you get there a bit past 5pm). Definitly worth a stopover.
4. Praca Terreiro de Jesus
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4.5 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In 1550, a little after the discovery of Brazil in 1500, Jesuit priests arrived in Salvador and immediately started building a small chapel and a college. The area occupied then by the "Society of Jesus" became soon known as "Terreiro de Jesus". Today it is certainly the gateway to Salvador's historical center, in the Upper City. This square was recently restored and is really unmissable. Visit the square and some of the most important churches of Salvador as the "Catedral Basílica", "Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Domingos Gusmão", "Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos" and "Igreja e Convento de São Francisco". The first School of Medicine in Brazil is also there. A beautiful fountain completes the scene. Enjoy!
5. Praca Orungan
6. Garcia d'Avila Castle
7. Praca da Se
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4.0 based on 766 reviews
This square is the entrance to Pelourinho.
Reviewed By johanp158
This square is located right in the historical district and is a great place to go in the evening, when it's packed with people, food stalls and people dancing the ever so popular samba - this is true Brazilean Bahia Culture at its best!
8. Half-Day Tour of Salvador
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
9. Elevator Lacerda
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4.0 based on 8,886 reviews
Reviewed By CaliGuy01 - San Francisco, United States
This elevator is a great piece of history that allows you to get from the upper level down below to the ocean and markets. It’s very cheap to ride. Also, there are great pictures you can take from above.
