Pelourinho

Pelourinho is a quarter in , , . Pelourinho is situated near the suburb , as well as near .
  • Type: Quarter
  • Description: neighborhood in Salvador, Brazil
  • Also known as: “Pelô” and “Pelourinho (Salvador)”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Terreiro de Jesus and Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia.

Park
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The is a plaza located in the Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia in . The square is located in the oldest part of the city and abuts the Praça da Sé.

Protected area
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The Historic Center or Centre of Salvador de Bahia in , also known as the Pelourinho or Pelô, is a historic neighborhood in western .

Church
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The , officially dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ and named Primatial Cathedral Basilica of the Transfiguration of the Lord is the seat of the Archbishop of the city of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Água de Meninos and Graça.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Suburb
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is a neighborhood located in the southern zone of . It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salvador. The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is located in . is situated 3 km southwest of Pelourinho.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km east of Pelourinho.

Pelourinho

Latitude
-12.97399° or 12° 58′ 26″ south
Longitude
-38.51038° or 38° 30′ 37″ west
Open location code
59V32FGQ+CR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6317199537
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Wiki­data ID
Q1928594
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In Other Languages

From Breton to Spanish—“Pelourinho” goes by many names.
  • Breton: “Pelourinho”
  • Catalan: “Pelourinho”
  • Chinese: “佩洛里奥区”
  • Croatian: “Pelourinho”
  • Czech: “Pelourinho”
  • Dutch: “Pelourinho”
  • Finnish: “Pelourinho”
  • French: “Pelourinho”
  • German: “Pelourinho”
  • Italian: “Pelourinho”
  • Japanese: “ペロウリーニョ”
  • Polish: “Pelourinho”
  • Portuguese: “Pelourinho”
  • Serbo-Croatian: “Pelourinho”
  • Spanish: “Pelourinho”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Centro Historico and Comércio.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Liceu de Artes e Ofícios and Centro Cultural Paulinho Kaká.

Grande Salvador: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Santo Antônio de Jesus and Cachoeira.

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