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» Tour:
african heritage upper city tours |
» Descriptions
we trace the african roots of salvador on a city tour which combines the newer, modern section and the older historical center of salvador, the pelourinho area, so called after the pillory which stood in the main square, in front of the central slave market. we visit the afro-brazilian museum, which traces the west african origins of the city, and see the superb wooden sculpted panels of the orixás by salvadors most celebrated artist, carybé. museum entrance fee included. we visit the church of our lady of the rosary, the famous black church, built with meager resources over a period of almost 100 years. the casa do benin (benin house) nearby further investigates this permeating african influence.
please note that the afro brazilian museum and casa do benin are closed sat and sun
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