Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Salvador, Brazil

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 191 m
Descend 165 m

Experience Salvador in Brazil in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SalvadorIndividual Sights in Salvador

Sight 1: Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia

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Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia fernando_dallacqua [2] / CC BY 2.0

The Historic Center (US) or Centre (UK) of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, also known as the Pelourinho or Pelo, is a historic neighborhood in western Salvador, Bahia. It was the city's center during the Portuguese colonial period and was named for the whipping post in its central plaza where enslaved people from Africa were publicly beaten as punishment for alleged infractions. The Historic Center is extremely rich in historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

Wikipedia: Historic Center of Salvador (EN), Website

1504 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 2: Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia

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The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia is a modern art museum located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located within Solar do Unhão, a historical site dating to the 16th century, on the margin of the Bay of All Saints. The museum was founded in 1960 under the architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) and initially located in the foyer of the Castro Alves Theater; it moved to its present location in 1963. MAM-BA is one of twelve state museums linked to the Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage (IPAC), an authority of the Department of Culture of the State of Bahia.

Wikipedia: Museum of Modern Art of Bahia (EN)

639 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 3: Teatro Vila velha

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The Vila Velha Theater, also known simply as "Vila", is a performing arts center in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The theater was constructed in 1964 and is located on Avenida Sete, at the west of the 19th-century Neoclassical public area, the Passeio Público.

Wikipedia: Vila Velha Theater (EN), Website

201 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Passeio Público

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The Passeio Público de Salvador, Bahia, is located next to the Palace of Acclamation.

Wikipedia: Passeio Público (Salvador) (PT)

344 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Forte São Pedro

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The Fort of São Pedro is a fortification located in the city of Salvador, in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

Wikipedia: Forte de São Pedro (Salvador) (PT)

345 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Teatro Castro Alves

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The Teatro Castro Alves (TCA) is a Brazilian theatre. It is the largest and most important artistic center in Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia, and is located in Largo do Campo Grande. In 2013, it was listed by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN).

Wikipedia: Teatro Castro Alves (PT)

387 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Monumento ao Cabloco

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The Monument to the Two of July is a monument located in Largo do Campo Grande, in Salvador, Bahia. It represents and commemorates the participation of native Brazilians in the Independence of Bahia.

Wikipedia: Monumento ao Dois de Julho (PT)

25 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 8: Largo do Campo Grande

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Campo Grande is a square located in the southern zone of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

Wikipedia: Campo Grande (square) (EN)

703 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 9: Museu Geológico da Bahia

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The Geological Museum of Bahia (MGB) is a Brazilian museum located on Avenida Sete de Setembro, in the Corredor da Vitória, in the city of Salvador, Bahia.

Wikipedia: Museu Geológico da Bahia (PT)

125 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 10: Museu de Arte da Bahia

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The Palácio da Vitória is a building located on Avenida Sete de Setembro, in the neighborhood of Vitória, in Salvador, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Bahia. Since 1982, it has housed the Bahia Museum of Art.

Wikipedia: Palácio da Vitória (PT)

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