Experts' Choice Award Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
4 expert reviews
“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.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Recognized as one of the richest examples of baroque architecture in Brazil, this 17th-century masterpiece is a must-visit." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Catedral Basílica dates from 1672 and is a marvelous example of Jesuit architecture." Full review
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." Full review
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Don't miss the remarkably ornate high altar.
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