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Salvador’s restored historic center, Pelourinho, which means whipping post, originally described only the small triangular plaza in the heart of the city where enslaved people were publicly flogged. Located on a high bluff overlooking the commercial city below, Pelourinho was built by the Portuguese in the boom years of the 18th and 19th centuries as a residential and administrative center. Abandoned for a greater part of the 20th century, Pelourinho was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Today, visitors can explore its magnificent colonial houses, Baroque churches, and museums.
Experience Salvador
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Distance 1 km (0.5 miles)
Nearest metro Campo da Pólvora
Time 15 minutes
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