Baixa do Porco
Baixa do Porco is a quarter in Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia. Baixa do Porco is situated nearby to the suburb Engenho Velho de Brotas, as well as near the quarter Vila Iolanda Pires.Places of Interest
Highlights include Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Fórum Ruy Barbosa.
Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Protected area
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The Historic Center or Centre of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, also known as the Pelourinho or Pelo, is a historic neighborhood in western Salvador, Bahia.
Elevador Lacerda
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The Lacerda Elevator is a public urban elevator located in Salvador, Brazil, connecting the lower city to the upper city. The 72 metres elevator was built between 1869 and 1873; it was named after Antônio de Lacerda, director of the Commercial Association of Bahia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Graça and Água de Meninos.
Graça
Suburb
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Graça is a neighborhood located in the southern zone of Salvador, Bahia. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salvador. The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is located in Graça. Graça is situated 3 km southwest of Baixa do Porco.
Água de Meninos
Neighborhood
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Água de Meninos is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km north of Baixa do Porco.
Horto Bela Vista
Neighborhood
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Horto Bela Vista is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Baixa do Porco.
Baixa do Porco
- Type: Quarter
- Also known as: “Vila Baixa do Porco”
- Category: locality
- Location: Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia, Northeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-12.98634° or 12° 59′ 11″ southLongitude
-38.50109° or 38° 30′ 4″ westElevation
50 metres (164 feet)Open location code
59V32F7X+FHOpenStreetMap ID
node 11647330011OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarterGeoNames ID
8602989
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In Other Languages
“Baixa do Porco” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Baixa do Porco”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Engenho Velho de Brotas and Vila Iolanda Pires.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include CAPS II - Hospital Aristides Novis Saúde Mental and Parque Solar Boa Vista.
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