Top Things to do in City Center
What to do and see in City Center, State of Bahia (BA): The Best Things to do
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. Atelie Reboucas
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Atelie for painting and sculpture with focus on black culture and history of the country.
2. Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
3. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People
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4.5 based on 1,210 reviews
This famous church dominates Pelourinho Square with its unmistakable blue façade.
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Not far from the Largo do Pelourinho is one of the most interesting churches of Salvador - in its full Portuguese name: Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos. It was built over a long period, starting in the 17th century, by a brotherhood of slaves and freedmen of African descent, who did all the work themselves in their free hours. The church is attractive from its exterior, with its two towers by the facade and all painted in blue, as well as from the interior, with pleasantly much less gold than one sees in the other churches of the town. By the entrance are information boards, also in English, about the phenomenon of the black brotherhood, the 'Irmandade de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Homens Pretos'.
4. Sao Francisco Church and Convent
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4.5 based on 6,242 reviews
One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel.
Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil
It’s a world heritage by UNESCO. It’s an important colonial period church. It’s interior is very beautiful and full of details. Exuberant inner decoration, mostly executed in the first half of the 18th century. All surfaces inside - walls, pillars, vaults and ceilings - are covered by golden sculpted gilt woodwork and paintings.
5. Basilica Cathedral
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Daily 8:30am-5pm
Reviewed By CaliGuy01 - San Francisco, United States
Beautiful ornate cathedral in the town square center. The artwork is spectacular and is a must see. Besides the main part of the cathedral there are many other open parts of the cathedral.
6. Sao Bento monastery
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Reviewed By angeladH2788OE
Saint Benedict Basilica is a beautiful neoclassic church in Salvador’s central area, beautifully kept, where the old city gates used to be. It currently holds baroque and neoclassical art restoration courses as well as a beautiful choir.
7. Misericordia Museum
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4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By beatrizjmoura - Atibaia, Brazil
Worth visit! There is a small ticket price for a big experience! Things are all original, there is almost no replicas, so you see the true things. The view to the lower city and ocean from this place is amazing. Also, you can see the City's elevator and the Model Market. If you want to spend some time indoor to avoid the hot outside, this is the right place! You will only spend between 40mins to 1 hour in this place, but its a good one. There is English, Spanish and Portuguese tour guides included in the entrance ticket fee.
8. Museum of Religious Art
9. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
10. 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.
