Largo do Pelourinho (Pillory Street), Salvador
Pillory Street (Largo do Pelourinho) is a historical area in the center of Salvador. The former slave market has developed into a prestigious neighborhood and cultural center. It is surrounded by notable buildings, which makes it a popular spot on a walking tour of the city. The street's official name is Jose de Alencar Square (Praca Jose de Alencar).
One of the most iconic buildings on Pillory Street is the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People. Other spots along Pillory Street worth visiting include the Jorge Amado House, the Bahian Gastronomy Museum (Museu da Gastronomia Baiana), and the Imaginary Museum (Museu do Imagin谩rio Materializado).
Along with the best-preserved Colonial buildings lining the street, Pillory Street has its dark history. It was the area where pillories were kept for public shaming. Some of the victims were prisoners, but many were slaves who were attempting to flee to freedom.
According to UNESCO World Heritage classification, the Pillory Street area of Salvador da Bahia is considered the most important grouping of 17th & 18th Century Colonial Architecture in the Americas, Brazil.
The street is also known as the location for the music video "They Don't Care About Us" by Michael Jackson.
One of the most iconic buildings on Pillory Street is the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People. Other spots along Pillory Street worth visiting include the Jorge Amado House, the Bahian Gastronomy Museum (Museu da Gastronomia Baiana), and the Imaginary Museum (Museu do Imagin谩rio Materializado).
Along with the best-preserved Colonial buildings lining the street, Pillory Street has its dark history. It was the area where pillories were kept for public shaming. Some of the victims were prisoners, but many were slaves who were attempting to flee to freedom.
According to UNESCO World Heritage classification, the Pillory Street area of Salvador da Bahia is considered the most important grouping of 17th & 18th Century Colonial Architecture in the Americas, Brazil.
The street is also known as the location for the music video "They Don't Care About Us" by Michael Jackson.
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Largo do Pelourinho (Pillory Street) on Map
Sight Name: Largo do Pelourinho (Pillory Street)
Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Salvador, Brazil
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Salvador Introduction Walking Tour
Salvador is a coastal city in Brazil. Founded in 1548, it is the country's former capital and serves as the current capital of the state of Bahia. It is one of the oldest planned cities in the Americas.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Due to its location, early Europeans turned Salvador into an important trade route for slavery. Of the nearly 5 million enslaved people who were imported to Brazil, about 1.3 million were... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Salvador's Historical Churches Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles