The São Francisco Cultural Centre, located in the Historic Centre of João Pessoa, Paraíba, is one of the most important historical and cultural landmarks of the city. This architectural complex is a significant example of Baroque art in Brazil and includes the Church of São Francisco and the Convent of […]
São Francisco do Conde, a municipality in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador (BA), combines historical heritage, natural beauty and the traditions of the Recôncavo Baiano. With its islands, mangroves, stretches of Atlantic Forest and coastline, the city is the ideal destination for those seeking ecotourism, colonial history and traditional cuisine. […]
Cairu Archipelago: A cultural and natural treasure of Bahia The Cairu Archipelago, with its main islands – Cairu, Boipeba and Tinharé – offers beautiful landscapes, paradisiacal beaches and a rich culture. Cairu is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Bahia. This island municipality corresponds to the Tinharé Archipelago […]
Bahia Maritime Museum: what you need to know before visiting Housed within the iconic Barra Lighthouse, the Bahia Maritime Museum is one of
A quick cultural guide to Salvador’s most popular museums, with practical tips on how to make the most of each visit. Salvador is a cultural hub
Paranaguá Palace — Ilhéus (Bahia) Paranaguá Palace, listed by the Bahia Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage (IPAC), is one of the
São Jorge Parish Church in Ilhéus (BA): a heritage site of historical, Jesuit and religious art significance The Parish Church of São Jorge is one
The Convent and Church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade: a neo-Gothic heritage site and religious symbol of Ilhéus (BA) The Church of Nossa Senhora da
History of the Cathedral of São Sebastião in Ilhéus — architecture, chronology and significance The design of the Cathedral of São Sebastião
Ilhéus: culture, history and natural beauty in southern Bahia Ilhéus, in southern Bahia, is famous for the novels of Jorge Amado (such as Gabriela,
Following the expulsion of the Jesuits, the church of the former College of the Society of Jesus became the Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, replacing
The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador is located in the heart of Pelourinho and is one of the most important sacred buildings in colonial Brazil. As
To understand frevo is to reconstruct the history of Recife’s working classes and the city’s urban development between the late 19th and
