Praça São Tomé de Souza

Praça São Tomé de Souza is a square in Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia. Praça São Tomé de Souza is situated nearby to Elevador Lacerda, as well as near the protected area Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Elevador Lacerda.

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 Pelô, 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.

Mercado Modelo

Marketplace

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Modelo Market is a handicraft market located in the city of Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil. It was inaugurated on February 2, 1912, and has occupied, since 1971, the building of the old Salvador Customs House. Mercado Modelo is situated 220 metres northwest of Praça São Tomé de Souza.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Água de Meninos and Graça.

Água de Meninos

Neighborhood

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Água de Meninos is a neighborhood.

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 south of Praça São Tomé de Souza.