Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira

Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira is a museum in Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia which is located on Rua das Vassouras. Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira is situated nearby to the church Igreja Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, as well as near the government office SEFAZ.

Type: Museum
Also known as: “MunCab”
Address: 25 Rua das Vassouras

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 Pelo, is a historic neighborhood in western Salvador, Bahia. Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia is situated 270 metres north of Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira.

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. Elevador Lacerda is situated 250 metres north of Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira.

Cine Glauber Rocha

Movie theater

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Cine Glauber Rocha is a movie theater, which is situated 200 metres southwest of Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira.

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 southwest of Museu Nacional da Cultura Afro-Brasileira.