Salvador Beach + Religious Pictures

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The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve. 

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve. 

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve. 

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve. 

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

Admire the mannerist façade and sacred art that decorates this Jesuit-built church, which dominates the lively Terreiro de Jesus square.