Best places: Tourist attractions in Salvador, Brazil

Stately 18th-century church located on a hill & known for its Hall of Miracles & body part replicas.

Grassy, oceanside knoll featuring a prominent statue of Jesus Christ, along with sweeping views.

18th-century Catholic church with elaborate exterior carvings & ornate interior.

Former home of writers Jorge Amado & Zélia Gattai featuring exhibits related to their lives & work.

😠 I dont think this should be called an Afro-Brazilian museum. It has no mention of slavery, afrobrasilian culture (besides religious relics), afrobrasilian social and political movements, famous black individuals, etc. Very disappointing in the city with more Afro-Brazilians than anywhere else. The m...

18th-century Catholic church with neoclassical altars built by a brotherhood of enslaved Africans.

This Mannerist-style cathedral built in the 17th century features baroque altars & paintings.

👍👍 So much to learn about Carnaval and great interactive installations! One of my favorite parts about my trip to Brazil!

Large 17th-century church with opulent baroque architecture & an illusionistic ceiling painting.

Scenic views draw visitors to this lighthouse originally built at Santo António Fort in the 1690s.

Known for its sunset views, this former sugar mill offers a restaurant & modern art exhibits.

Center dedicated to famed Brazilian writer Jorge Armado, with an artsy cafe, exhibits & a bookstore.

Set in a 17th-century mansion, this museum features a vast collection of Brazilian sacred art.

A collection of sacred work by notable artists exhibited in a wing of the historical Luz Monastery.

Art museum combining a 1912 mansion, a modern wing, a garden with works by Rodin & an open-air cafe.

This 16th-century hexagon-shaped fortress with an Italian-inspired design overlooks Salvador's port.

International touring company presenting African-inspired folk dance performances.

Genteel palace-turned-museum featuring historical paintings & sculptures, plus cultural events.