Salvador, Brazil

Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, is known for its Portuguese colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture and a tropical coastline. The Pelourinho neighborhood is its historic heart, with cobblestone alleys opening onto large squares, colorful buildings and baroque churches such as São Francisco, featuring gilt woodwork.

Elevator Lacerda -
The elevator itself is one of the popular landmarks in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.  The people of the city and tourists alike take the elevator to get up on the mountain. 

 Mercado Modelo

 Cobblestone road

 Cathedral of Salvador

 Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos

Built by slaves and free blacks, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People is one of the city's landmarks. During mass, African songs and shythms fill the air in Pelourinho square.

 Pelourinho square

A UNESCO World Heritage site. The historic center of Salvador, Pelourinho is a living reminder of its Portuguese colonial past. Cobbled streets and lined with colorful churches, museums, boutiques and houses. 

 Inside the church:

 Sao Francisco Church square - Anchieta Plaza

 Inside the church

 Inside Mercado Modelo

You can do self guided tour - take elevator to the top, then walk through historical churches, squares, museums and shops. It will be more economical.