Fonte da Rampa do Mercado, Salvador

Fonte da Rampa do Mercado is a monumental fountain in Cayru Square designed by sculptor Mário Cravo, Jr. Known locally as A Bunda ("The Butt"), it is made of yellow fiberglass with an internal metallic structure. This unique 16 meter tall fountain was inaugurated in 1970.

Image by Luan on Wikimedia under Creative Commons License.

This sight is featured in a self-guided walking tour of Salvador, Brazil within the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play. Please download the app to your mobile phone or tablet for travel directions for visiting this sight. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Sight Name: Fonte da Rampa do Mercado
Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Salvador Introduction Walk

The main city of Brazilian state of Bahia, Salvador is a tasty cocktail of Portuguese, African and Brazilian cultures manifested in the colonial architecture set against a luring, tropical coastline. This walking tour takes you to the historic heart of the city which has retained much of its old-time atmosphere, reflected in the cobblestone alleys, large squares, colorful facades and numerous... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

Waterfront Tour

Salvador’s waterfront contains numerous tourist attractions, including an old lighthouse, a city landmark, museums, art galleries and of course the beach. Take the following tour to discover the area surrounding Salvador’s waterfront.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles

Salvador Shopping Tour

Salvador is a paradise for shoppers where you can find arts, crafts and anything else for sale on its historic streets at very reasonable prices. Take the following tour to discover Salvador’s best stores, markets and shopping districts.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

Museums Tour

Salvador has a very rich artistic, religious and cultural heritage that is represented in its diverse museums. Museu de Arte da Bahia, the city’s oldest museum, is a must-see, and its religious museums are famous for their priceless sacred pieces. The following tour offers a unique journey to Salvador’s most popular museums.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles

South Salvador Tour

South Salvador contains several great attractions worth seeing, with many architectural sites along the historic Avenida de Sete Septembrio. Several squares, monuments and sculptures can also be found in this part of the city. Take the following tour to discover the great attractions on Salvador’s south side.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 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. Take the following tour to discover the city’s best churches.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

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