What to do in Salvador: 10 unmissable sights
The top 3 according to 21 votes from people: Church and Convent of São Francisco · Barra Lighthouse · Church of Senhor do Bonfim. (Updated Dec 12, 2023.)
Pelourinho, Baroque churches, beaches and the Lacerda Elevator: the best of Bahia's capital according to guides and travellers.
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Top 10
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Church and Convent of São Francisco
Baroque church covered in gold inside, with Portuguese tiles in the cloister.
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2
Barra Lighthouse
Lighthouse of the Santo Antônio Fort, the city's postcard view and best sunset.
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Church of Senhor do Bonfim
Church famous for its Bonfim ribbons and the January Lavagem do Bonfim.
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Bahia Museum of Modern Art (Solar do Unhão)
Museum in a seaside manor with a sculpture garden and sunsets.
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Pelourinho
World Heritage historic centre with over 800 17th- and 18th-century mansions.
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Mercado Modelo
Craft market in the Lower City, opposite the Lacerda Elevator.
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Salvador Cathedral
Former Jesuit church on Terreiro de Jesus.
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Rio Vermelho
Bohemian district of Dinha's acarajé and the Iemanjá festival on 2 February.
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Lacerda Elevator
72 m Art Deco lift linking the Upper and Lower City, in service since 1873.
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10
Itapuã Beach
Beach sung by Vinicius de Moraes, with natural pools and a lighthouse.
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11
Bahia Carnival House
Museum on the history of Bahia's carnival in Pelourinho.
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12
Porto da Barra Beach
Calm-water beach on the Bay of All Saints.
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Comments (7)
Elevador Lacerda custa centavos e a vista é linda.
O Pelourinho com o Olodum ensaiando na terça, inesquecível.
Salvador tem o carnaval mais bonito do Brasil, sem discussão.
Amarrar a fitinha do Senhor do Bonfim e fazer três pedidos.
Pôr do sol no Farol da Barra, aplausos garantidos 🌅
Acarajé da Dinha no Rio Vermelho, imperdível.
A Igreja de São Francisco toda de ouro, de cair o queixo.