The streets of Alcântara, just 22 kilometers from São Luís do Maranhão, lead tourists to a dip in history. They alternate ruins and houses that document the heyday and decline of the city, whose birth dates back to the early seventeenth century. In the following centuries, Alcântara grew thanks to farming, […]
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Tourist attractions in Salvador de Bahia
Salvador is a living museum of the history and diversity that our country offers. A symbol of the mixture of creeds and ethnicities, the culture that was formed in Bahia is rich, full of cheerful people who only need sun to be happy. The Bahian culture is strong in all […]
Tourist attractions in Pelourinho in Salvador – Architecture and History
Pelourinho is the name of a neighborhood in the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, located in its Historic Center, which has a preserved colonial architectural complex (Portuguese Baroque) and is part of the UNESCO Historical Heritage. See the Map of Salvador The architectural, landscape and urban complex contained […]
Tourist attractions and architectural heritage in Salvador de Bahia
The sights, architectural heritage and natural attractions of Salvador de Bahia have been built into a richness enhanced by the revitalization of the city’s natural, historical and cultural sites and original monuments. Salvador is one of the most beautiful and visited cities in Brazil. It has countless attractions and tourist attractions to suit all […]
History of the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim in Salvador
The Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim is not the prettiest, but it is certainly the most famous in Salvador because of the traditional “Lavagem do Bonfim”, a celebration marked by Bahian women throwing water on the steps of the church in an all-day party, animated by afoxé groups. Dorival […]
Olodum with Michael Jackson in Salvador de Bahia
The band Olodum paid tribute to Michael Jackson in Salvador today. At Largo do Pelourinho, where the American star recorded part of the clip for the song “They Don’t Care About Us” with the group in February 1996, 30 musicians from the band gathered to play for those passing by. […]