Travel Guide to Salvador, Brazil
Scenic spot introduction:
Salvador is the earliest capital of Brazil, and it witnessed the fusion of European, African and American cultures. In 1558, as slaves arrived in Salvador to work in the sugarcane plantations, it became the first slave market in the New World. The current urban planning retains many famous typical buildings from the Renaissance. Salvador is a coastal city in northeastern Brazil and the capital of Bahia State. Salvador was directly called Bahia for a long time, and now the residents here still call the city Bahia. Because most of the people here are black, it has two other names, "Black Rome" or "Black Mecca". Salvador retains a strong Bahian culture, with Portuguese Catholic churches and architectural art, as well as African culture and indigenous colors left by West African slaves.Attractions distribution:
Salvador is an ancient Brazilian city full of African style. Its main attractions include Bahamut Fortress , Resort Island , La Cerda Observation Elevator , Modelo Market , Plaza de Pelourinho , Bonfim Church , Church of San Francesco wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
photography, sightseeing, culture, city, architecture, church, culture, beachTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Americas>Brazil
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Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Three-day tour of the ancient city: Day 1: La Cerda Observation Elevator → Modelo Market → Bahamut Fortress , La Cerda Observation Elevator The square where it is located and the nearby Modelo Market for sightseeing and shopping can be visited in the afternoon Bahamut Fortress The white lighthouse is very conspicuous, and the fortress has Bahia Oceanographic Museum , displaying logbooks, ship equipment and other items representing the Age of Exploration.
Day 2: Church → Plaza de Pelourinho There are more than 80 churches in El Salvador. You can choose a few churches of interest to visit, such as Bonfim Church , Church of San Francesco , Plaza de Pelourinho There are many brightly colored buildings.
Day 3: Salvador Beach Island Tour. There are many Resort Island , stroll along the beach, feel the leisure life, and spend a relaxing and enjoyable day.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit is from April to September, which is the autumn and winter season in the area, avoiding tourist crowds and high temperatures.
Shopping recommendations:
Cuisine: Local Bahia Food It is very distinctive and there are many typical local delicacies on the street stalls in the old town.
Shopping: El Salvador Modelo Market lie in La Cerda Observation Elevator Nearby, there is almost everything for sale. There are about 300 shops selling a wide variety of Northeastern handicrafts, from knitted tablecloths, clay dolls and pottery to jewelry. There are also restaurants and bars serving local drinks and food. You can also see traditional Caboeila Fighting.
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