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Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia Salvador de Bahia has 3 million people and a culture unlike any other in Brazil A hotbed of music dance literature art and cuisine the city s
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steep streets lead to Lower City The city s spectacular natural setting nearby beaches unparalleled colonial architecture and African heritage have attracted increasing numbers of
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Salvador the harbor Salvador or Bahia city and port in northeastern Brazil and capital of the state of Bahia Salvador is a center of Afro Brazilian culture During the 17th and 18th centuries
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as well as a Brazilian naval base and a small boat anchorage for fishing vessels A popular attraction in the Lower City is the Mercado Modelo a market catering largely to tourists elevator to Upper City Government buildings seen in background The Upper City is the historic core of Salvador and contains some of the city s finest examples of colonial architecture
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climate is tropical and daytime highs normally range between 25° C and 32° C 77° F and 90° F While there is some rain throughout the year most falls between May and September stop for touring boats The city of Salvador covers an area of 324 sq km 125 sq mi The core of the city is divided into two principal sections the Cidade Baixa Lower City and the
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it also houses the Hydrographical Museum Major universities in the metropolitan area include the Federal University of Bahia 1946 and the Catholic University of Salvador 1961 traditional architecture Salvador is Brazil s fourth largest city In 1996 the city had a population of 2 211 539 Northeastern Brazil is one of the country s most impoverished regions
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St Francis The Afro Brazilian Museum located in the Terreiro de Jesus neighborhood documents the contribution Africans have made to the culture of the city and northeastern Brazil Portuguese tile work Some 15 forts dating from the colonial period also distinguish the city the oldest is the Fort of St Anthony of Barra whose construction was begun in 1580 Known
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