Praça do Mercado
Praça do Mercado is a square in Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia. Praça do Mercado is situated nearby to the marketplace Mercado Modelo, as well as near Elevador Lacerda.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mercado Modelo and Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia.
Mercado Modelo
Marketplace
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.
Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Protected area
Photo: MB-one, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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. Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia is situated 140 metres southeast of Praça do Mercado.
Elevador Lacerda
Photo: fernando dallacqua, CC BY 2.0.
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. Elevador Lacerda is situated 100 metres south of Praça do Mercado.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Água de Meninos and Graça.
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 do Mercado.
Horto Bela Vista
Neighborhood
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Horto Bela Vista is a neighborhood, which is situated 4½ km east of Praça do Mercado.
Praça do Mercado
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “Praca do Mercado”
- Location: Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia, Northeast, Brazil, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-12.97325° or 12° 58′ 24″ southLongitude
-38.5137° or 38° 30′ 49″ westElevation
13 metres (43 feet)Open location code
59V32FGP+MGGeoNames ID
12108363
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In Other Languages
“Praça do Mercado” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Praça do Mercado”
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