Salvador Bahia Travel Information
Geographic and Historical Institute
Description: Opened in July 2, 1923, on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the Independence of Bahia. It houses treasures of ethnology, folklore, art gallery and decorations of significant figures prominently in the history and culture of Brazil. Admission: Free
Hours: Mon-Fri from 13h to 18h.
Address: Av 7 September
District: St. Peter
Cep: 40060-001
http://www.salvadortur.com.br/museus/
Activities near to Geographic and Historical Institute
| Centro Cultural Correios (theater) - Salvador Cultural CenterThe Cultural Center is located in Post Office Square Anchieta, corner of Rua Inacio Acioli in Pelourinho, Salvador Historical Center. The building is adjacent to the Assembly of the Church of St. Francis and his Order and the Third Cruise of San Francisco, where this group forms a landscape of unique historical and artistic value and privileged.Check the schedule of the CCC / Salvador. The building of the ... Address: Centro Histórico de Salvador Bahia Distance: 0.00km from the Geographic and Historical Institute | |
| Lapinha Festival (festival) - Festival of the Kings or LapinhaDate: January 6.Tradition of Catholic origin, symbolizes the visit of the Magi to the Infant Jesus. midnight of January 5, suits, ranches and pastors of kings, through the streets of the Historic Center, with its flashy clothing fabrics embellished with beads, and follow the Magi to a crib built by the faithful in the Church Lapinha, the square of the same name, where a crowd has fun with music, typical f... Address: Instituto Geografico E Historico Dois de Julho, Salvador, BA, Brazil Distance: 0.01km from the Geographic and Historical Institute |  |
| Universidade Federal da Bahia-Museu de Arte Sacra (museum) -
UFBA-Universidade Federal da Bahia-Museu de Arte Sacra
Rua Sodré 276, 40060240 Salvador
71 32436511
It was in 1661 that came to Bahia Portuguese six monks of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, who followed him to Angola. They stayed in Salvador for a few months and good relationship with its inhabitants created the conditions for the installation of a convent in the city.
The idea materiali... Address: Rua Sodré 276, 40060240, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Distance: 0.32km from the Geographic and Historical Institute |  |
Restaurants near to Geographic and Historical Institute
| Acarajé da Raquel is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Geographic and Historical Institute and can be found at Largo Dois de Julho, s/n |
| McDonald´s - Lapa is a Hamburgers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Geographic and Historical Institute and can be found at Rua Portão da Piedade, 155 McDonald's is one of the largest fast-food world and is present in all regions of Brazil, with about 1,200 stores. For children over what is successful is the Happy Meal with hamburger, fries, soda and a surprise gift. As for the grown older one of the most requested is the traditional Big Mc, with two burgers, lettuce, cheese, special sa |
| Culture Crepe is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Geographic and Historical Institute and can be found at Av. Sete de setembro, 401 |
| Pastelândia is a Brazilian Pastry restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Geographic and Historical Institute and can be found at R. Conselheiro Junqueira Aires, 8 |
Hotels near to Geographic and Historical Institute
| Pousada Da Praca Hotel Pousada Da Praca Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in Salvador, whether exploring or just passing through. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Facilities like airport transfer, 24hr room service, laundry service/dry cleaning, safety deposit boxes, business center are readily available for you to enjoy. Designed and decorated to make g... |
 Hotel Don Juan Located in Historic City Center, Hotel Don Juan is a perfect starting point from which to explore Salvador. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's business center, laundry service/dry cleaning, 24hr room service, pets allowed. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The ho... |
 Hotel Vila Velha Discover all that Salvador has to offer with Hotel Vila Velha as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom has air conditioning, mini bar, satellite/cable TV. The basic amenities provided at this Salvador accommodation comprise room service 24hr, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities, car par... |
 Hotel Villa Bahia Discover all that Salvador has to offer with Hotel Villa Bahia as a base. The Hotel Villa Bahia boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, in room safe, television, shower, separate shower and tub, mini bar. This beautiful Salvador accommodation provides room service 24hr, elevator, bar/pub, laundry s... |