Largo do Pelourinho

Largo do Pelourinho is a historical part of Salvador and considered a city within a city.  Lots of historic buildings within this area.

It is one of the main symbols of Salvador. During slavery times, was the place where slaves were punished. The square is surrounded by several old houses in the purest colonial style, including the house of Jorge Amado Foundation and churches like the Church of the Rosary of Black Men and Cathedral Basilica, two great examples of architecture from colonial times. Pelourinho is a chapter in the visit to Salvador, before the point of prostitution, drug dealing and violence, the site currently meets restaurants with the best flavor of Bahian cuisine, crafts, baroque architecture, religion, cultural centers and the legitimate drumming of Olodum . As the first capital of Portuguese America, or Salvadeo MAOD cultivated slave labor and had her fixed pillories several columns in public areas to expose and punish criminals. Originally installed at points as Terreiro of Jesus and the current squares Tomé de Souza and Castro Alves as a symbol of authority and justice, just lending his name to the set of architectural and historical Pelourinho - Historic Center part of the city. The construction of churches, mansions and townhouses on the site has intensified in the seventeenth century, during which the large landowners demonstrating their power in the architecture of aristocratic houses. The buildings of religious orders and the third and sumptuous houses that now surround the Terreiro de Jesus in the eighteenth century reflected the social stratification of the city. In the nineteenth century, trade gradually took the old residences of Taboão and spread to the Historic Center. Several professionals have to work and reside in the area and the aristocrats then moved to other parts of the city, contributing to the establishment of brothels in the homes of many rooms that have deteriorated over time. Pelourinho is also a source of inspiration and a stage for Brazilian and foreign artists - like Caetano Veloso and Paul Simon and even Michael Jackson has recorded scenes of a clip there. The historic center of Salvador also brings together some of the best restaurants and most bars in town. The cultural effervescence takes over the new, multicolored Pelourinho, the project mainly through Pelourinho Day & Night, held in various squares and streets of the neighborhood. The program leads to the public daily, with free admission, dances and music and theater performances for all tastes. The drumming can sometimes be replaced by reggae, the rhythm that has dominated the preference of nine out of ten in Bahia, but worth looking for. Tuesdays are reserved for concerts and blessing (Mass) that attracts many religious and then joins the profane as the test of Olodum and others shows, attracting thousands of people in the streets and squares of Pelourinho. But that is in Pelourinho Salvador meets your greatest asset, as revealed in the architectural details, in churches and colorful houses, engaged and live tour. Located in the historic center of Salvador and World Heritage listed by UNESCO (the United Nations for the Education, Science and Culture), Pelourinho is currently considered a large outdoor shopping mall attractions to offer artistic, musical and options bars, restaurants, clothing stores, jewelry and crafts, museums, theaters and churches, among others. The XV de Novembro Square, better known as Je sus Terreiro because of the Jesuit church (now Cathedral Basilica), has urban characteristics of past centuries. Three richly decorated mansions and churches bear witness to the heyday when Salvador was the capital of the colony. In the center of the square, a fountain of French origin (1855), all in cast iron, represents the goddess Ceres, agriculture. After years of neglect and deterioration, the historic center of Salvador - listed as a World Heritage Site and UNESCO - rose with all its architectural beauty. About 800 were recovered colonial mansions, serving as a starting point for economic revitalization, social and cultural area. His recovery has not been completed because it is being done in stages. The buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries were divided into groups. Most of the property is restored in Pelourinho, Terreiro de Jesus, Cathedral Square and the slopes of Mount Caramel. Salvador was born in Pelourinho When he first arrived here, Tomé de Souza tried to do the bidding of the king, founding the city named after Jesus Christ - the Savior, in the best point for the construction of "fortress city", now called the Pelourinho, the ideal place for its pretensions. The reasons for the choice of Pelourinho are quite clear. It is the highest part of town, across the harbor, near shopping and naturally fortified by the great depression exists which forms a wall of nearly ninety feet high, fifteen miles long, which would facilitate the defense of any threat from the sea. In a few years, Tomé de Souza constructed a series of large houses and mansions at the top of the wall, all based, of course, in the Portuguese baroque architecture and built with slave labor, black and indigenous. To give greater protection to the city, the Governor General has limited access only four gates, they totally destroyed during the unsuccessful attempts of domination of the city in the century. XVII. http://www.visiteabahia.com.br/visite/salvador/pelourinho/index.php

More Photos of Largo do Pelourinho

---

Activities near to Largo do Pelourinho

---

Zélia Gattai Theater Cafe (theater) - With a capacity for 50 people, Café-Teatro Zélia Gattai constitutes a meeting point for artists and intellectuals, with programs including plays, dramatic readings, seminars, round tables, film screenings, and musical projects. The decor consists of covers of translations from 55 countries, the books of Jorge Amado and illustrations done by Floriano Teixeira.   The Café offers visitors hot drinks, hi... Address: Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado Largo do Pelourinho - Pelourinho, Salvador - BA Distance: 0.00km from the Largo do Pelourinho
Casa de Jorge Amado Foundation (museum) - Inaugurated on March 7, 1987, the Foundation was conceived and established with the objective of preserving and studying the work of the great novelist - has translated and edited successively in more than 49 languages ​​- and, by extension, art and culture of Bahia in all its manifestations. Its collection consists of works of the author, an extensive collection of photographs, videos, posters and objects related to the author and ... Address: Largo do Pelourinho - Pelourinho Salvador - BA Distance: 0.00km from the Largo do Pelourinho
Christmas in Salvador (festival) - Preparations begin to make Christmas present to the city of Salvador, it is through the days before Christmas that people will have greater fellowship with each other, solidarity with others and creates a ball of anxiety for the arrival of December 25 , Christmas day the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas decorations, the Santas in various parts of the city, especially along the mall in the city center, are exposed to a greater presen... Address: Largo do Pelourinho - Pelourinho Salvador - BA, 40026-280 Distance: 0.00km from the Largo do Pelourinho

Restaurants near to Largo do Pelourinho

---

Dica is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Largo do Pelourinho and can be found at Largo do Pelourinho, s/n

Habeas Copos is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Largo do Pelourinho and can be found at R. das Portas do Carmo, 31

Mama Bahia is a Steak house restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Largo do Pelourinho and can be found at Rua Portas do Carmo, 21

Quilombo da Bahia is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Largo do Pelourinho and can be found at Rua Portas do Carmo, 13

Hotels near to Largo do Pelourinho

---

Hostel Pousada Pais Tropical Hostel Pousada Pais Tropical is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Salvador. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Take advantage of the hotel's 24hr room service, business center, laundry service/dry cleaning, pets allowed. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various re...

Hotel Pelourinho Located in Historic City Center, Hotel Pelourinho is a perfect starting point from which to explore Salvador. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. All the necessary facilities, including tours, 24hr room service, elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, safety deposit boxes, are at hand. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy a...

Pousada Terra Nossa Hotel Stop at Pousada Terra Nossa Hotel to discover the wonders of Salvador. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. To be found at the hotel are business center, 24hr room service. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Pousada Terra Nossa Hotel combines ...

Pousada Solar dos Romanos Hotel Pousada Solar dos Romanos Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Salvador. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. 24hr room service, business center, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, airport transfer are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming...