Ilê Axé Opô Afonjá

Ilê Axé Opó Afonjá, also known as Centro Santa Cruz Axé of Opó Afonjá or Casa de Xangô, is a Candomblé terreiro in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It was founded by Eugênia Anna Santos, better known as Mãe Aninha, in 1910.

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Type: Place of worship
Description: Candomblé temple in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Also known as: “Casa de Xangô”, “Ilê Axé Opó Afonjá”, “Terreiro de Candomblé do Axé Opô Afonjá”, “Terreiro de São Gonçalo do Retiro”, and “Terreiro do Axé Opô Afonjá”
Address: 557 Rua de São Gonçalo, São Gonçalo, Salvador

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Roberto Santos General Hospital and Estação Retiro.

Roberto Santos General Hospital

Hospital

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Roberto Santos General Hospital is situated 1½ km southeast of Ilê Axé Opô Afonjá.

Estação Retiro

Metro station

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Estação Retiro is a metro station, which is situated 1 km southwest of Ilê Axé Opô Afonjá.

Estação Bom Juá

Metro station

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Estação Bom Juá is a metro station, which is situated 1¼ km northwest of Ilê Axé Opô Afonjá.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Horto Bela Vista and Caminho das Árvores.

Horto Bela Vista

Neighborhood

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Horto Bela Vista is a neighborhood.

Caminho das Árvores

Suburb

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Caminho das Árvores is a neighborhood located in the southeastern zone of Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. This neighborhood is a mixed of residential and trade area, with majority presence of wealthy classes. Caminho das Árvores is situated 3½ km south of Ilê Axé Opô Afonjá.