Old center of Salvador

The Historic Center of Salvador, also known as the Pelourinho, is a historic neighborhood in western Salvador, Bahia. It was the city's center during the Portuguese colonial period and features a rich collection of historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries. The area is home to numerous colonial-period historic residences, churches, and other buildings, including the Cathedral of Salvador, the Church and Convent of São Francisco, and the Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People. The neighborhood is a cultural hub for the Afro-Brazilian community and offers a vibrant repertoire of colonial Portuguese architecture. Visitors can explore the area's many historic sites, including the Terreiro de Jesus, Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, and the former Medical School Building, now a museum