A brief history of Avenida Contorno in Salvador
Avenida Contorno in Salvador was conceived in the late 1950s and opened in the early 1960s, based on a design by the architect Diógenes Rebouças. The project reorganised the waterfront, preserving and at the same time transforming historic areas such as Solar do Unhão and Gamboa.
4 tourist attractions on Contorno Avenue in Salvador
Avenida Contorno em Salvador BA03:20
Comunidade do Solar do Unhão em Salvador25:49
Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia - MAM02:55
Praia do MAM em Salvador BA01:55
1. Praia da Preguiça
A small cove steeped in history, which today serves as a venue for sports (footvolley, canoeing, diving) and local events, including the pre-Carnival parade ‘Banho de Mar à Fantasia’.
2. MAM Beach
MAM Beach combines art and nature: it lies next to the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia and features sculptures and artworks along the path leading to the sand. The MAM manages access and the cultural programme at the site.
3. Solar do Unhão Community
The area around Solar do Unhão is a cultural hub featuring graffiti, art studios and the Salvador Street Art Museum (MUSAS). An atmosphere of creative resistance and a prime vantage point overlooking the bay.
4. House and Chapel of Quinta do Unhão
A colonial architectural complex comprising a manor house, chapel, aqueduct, fountain and storehouses — an important piece of historical heritage preserved alongside the waterfront.
Quick tips for visiting Avenida Contorno in Salvador
- Visit the MAM and enjoy the sunset along the waterfront.
- Check the MAM’s opening times and exhibitions before you go.
- Respect the local communities and support the region’s creative economy.
- If you’re visiting during Carnival, check the schedule for local street parades.
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