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Cathedral Basilica of Salvador vs Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim
Both Basilica Cathedral and Nosso Senhor do Bonfim church are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Nosso Senhor do Bonfim church scores slightly better than Basilica Cathedral. Nosso Senhor do Bonfim church has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 6 publications such as Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
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Praca XV, s/n - Terreiro de Jesus, Centro, Salvador, State of Bahia
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Fodor's
"Recognized as one of the richest examples of baroque architecture in Brazil, this 17th-century masterpiece is a must-visit."
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Lonely Planet
"The Catedral Basílica dates from 1672 and is a marvelous example of Jesuit architecture."
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Frommer's
"Thoroughly restored in 1996, the 17th-century basilica that dominates Terreiro de Jesus square now looks as good as it did when it was first erected by the Jesuits in 1672."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"On your left as you come onto the Terreiro de Jesus stands Catedral Basílica, built by the Jesuits between 1657 and 1672, using the noblest of materials: gold, marble from Portugal and jacaranda wood."
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Don't miss the remarkably ornate high altar.
Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim
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Praca Senhor do Bonfim, s/n, Bonfim, Salvador, State of Bahia 40425-360
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Frommer's
"Salvador's most famous church has a reputation for granting miracles. Tourists and faithful alike thus flock to this relatively plain 18th-century church."
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Don't miss the Room of Miracles at the back where people give thanks for miracles by donating valuable or important objects.
Fodor's
"Well worth the 8-km (5-mile) detour from the Centro Histórico and marks a crossroads between the Christian and native African religions."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The source of the fitas (colored ribbons) you see everywhere in Salvador, a souvenir of the church and a symbol of Bahia itself."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The façade of this church, illuminated by white light bulbs in the evening, can be seen from afar, perched on the Colina Sagrada (Sacred Hill)."
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Afar Magazine
"The Bonfim church in Salvador, Brazil has become famous for their colorful wish ribbons."
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Afar Magazine
"The ribbons tied to the gates of the Church of Bonfim (and to wrists of visitors in Salvador) signify the thousands of pilgrims who arrive at this historic site."
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