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  • To see the city's oldest architecture, take a walkign tour through the Pelourinho district, for sights like those in this photo, or this photo of tourists
  • Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado, the Jorge Amado Museum contain his papers and offers free videos of Dona Flor or one of the other films based on Amado's books [li[Museu da Cidade displays costumes of the orixás of Candomblé, and the personal effects of the Romantic poet Castro Alves,one of the first public figures to protest against slavery


  • Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos was built by and for the slaves who were not allowed in the city's other churches. Note the many images of black saints
  • Leaving Pelo proper, you'll see dozens of other churches and sites of interest
  • Don't miss a Candomblé ceremony. They are free, but you may not take pictures or video tape the proceedings. Check with Bahiatursa for schedules and locations. Candomblé in one of Brazil's religions
  • Capoeira, the combination of martial arts and dance, is taught and performed regulary. You can get a schedule from Bahiatursa or see a show at
  • Balé Folclórico da Bahia
  • Blocos:
    • Olodum play on Sunday nights in the Largo do Pelourinho and draw crowds of dancers into the streets
    • Filhos de Gandhi rehearse on Tuesday and Sunday nights
    • Other music venues around Pelourinho include Coração do Mangue, Bar do Reggae dancers spilling out onto the street just about every night. Gueto, is the place to go for dance music.
    • Tuesday night is probably the biggest night in Pelourinho. "Traditionally, important religious services known as 'Tuesday's Blessing' have been held every Tuesday at the Igreja São Francisco. The services have always drawn locals to Pelourinho, and since the restoration of the area, the weekly celebrations have turned into a mini-festival. Olodum play at the Teatro Miguel Santana on Rua Gregório de Matos, and other bands set up on Terreiro de Jesus, Largo do Pelourinho and anywhere else they can find space. Crowds pour into Pelourinho to eat, drink dance and the party lasts until the early hours of the morning."
      A Town that's a Sanctuary

    No matter when you go to Salvador, and Pelourinho, have fun! Write a report on the forum and tell us about your visit.

    Boa viagem!
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