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Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia

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	brazil19.jpg[648×457] 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 Publishing origin
	brazil10.jpg[576×417] , São Paulo, and Brasília—as well as regional destinations. Four paved highways connect the city to the national highway system. Rail transportation serves only the local area. the fruit market Salvador was founded in 1549 and served as the capital of Portugal's Brazilian colony until 1763 when Rio de Janeiro became the capital. (Brasília replaced Rio de Publishing origin
	brazil18.jpg[648×443] the city was a major hub of the African slave trade in Brazil. Salvador and the surrounding region still have Brazil's largest concentration of residents of African descent. lighthouse at harbor entrance Salvador is located on the southeastern promontory of the bay of Todos os Santos. It is the largest bay on the Brazilian coast, covering 1100 sq km (425 Publishing origin
	brazil22.jpg[497×712] 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 Publishing origin
	brazil16.jpg[416×576] 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 Publishing origin
	brazil17.jpg[389×576] 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. Publishing origin
	brazil21.jpg[398×576] art of Afro-Brazilian origin; and in the widespread practice of Candomblé , an Afro-Brazilian religion. Over 1000 Candomblé temples, known as terreiros , are located in the city. modern architecture The city's port has always played a key role in the local and regional economy. During much of the Portuguese colonial period it was Brazil's principal port, Publishing origin
	236719751_d69e7b3d49_b.jpg[100×75] As the first capital of Brazil, from 1549 to 1763, Salvador de Bahia witnessed the blending of European, African and Publishing origin

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