Camara Municipal de Salvador (Salvador City Hall), Salvador
The Salvador City Hall (Camara Municipal de Salvador) is a government building in the center of Salvador. It was constructed in 1549, shortly after the city was founded.
The building was originally the sole location of the city's government. The City Hall was also once the location of the public prison. It contained a men's and a women's prison on the first floor and basement. The building remained a prison for about 400 years.
Today, Salvador City Hall has a memorial that shows paintings and photos from the history of Salvador. The permanent exhibit is divided into sections that showcase the chamber's history, a gallery of benefactors, and a gallery of presidents.
The City Hall is part of the historical city center, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Patrons should be prepared to remember as much as they can about their visit to the museum, as photography is strictly forbidden.
The building was originally the sole location of the city's government. The City Hall was also once the location of the public prison. It contained a men's and a women's prison on the first floor and basement. The building remained a prison for about 400 years.
Today, Salvador City Hall has a memorial that shows paintings and photos from the history of Salvador. The permanent exhibit is divided into sections that showcase the chamber's history, a gallery of benefactors, and a gallery of presidents.
The City Hall is part of the historical city center, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Patrons should be prepared to remember as much as they can about their visit to the museum, as photography is strictly forbidden.
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Sight Name: Camara Municipal de Salvador (Salvador City Hall)
Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Salvador, Brazil
Create Your Own Walk in Salvador
Creating your own self-guided walk in Salvador is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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.
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
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
Salvador’s historic district contains many old Catholic churches with wonderful architecture and history. It has so many that some joke that one can visit a different church in Salvador each day of the year. Follow this self-guided walking tour to discover the city’s best churches.
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