Afro-Brazilian Museum

The Afro-Brazilian Museum in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, was inaugurated on 7 January 1982 by the then Director of the Center for Afro-Oriental Studies, Dr.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Terreiro de Jesus and Cathedral Basilica of Salvador.

Terreiro de Jesus

Park

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

Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

Church

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The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, 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 Brazil.

Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia

University

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The Faculty of Medicine of Bahia of the Federal University of Bahia is a unit of the Federal University of Bahia. Founded in February 1808 by the physician Correia Picanço, Baron of Goiana, and established by royal decree of Prince Regent John VI, the Faculty was the first medical school in Brazil and one the earliest higher education that have remained active in the country.

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 3½ km southwest of Afro-Brazilian Museum.