The Colonial Architectural Real Magic and The Heart of Afro Brazilian culture UNESCO World Heritage site Pelourinho in Brazil
Introduction: Pelourinho is the name of a neighborhood of Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia; it is a collection of colonial architecture recognized as Cultural Patrimony by UNESCO. Pelourinho , Brazil Pelourinho-Brazil , Map Amazing : Pelourinho Country : Brazil Region : Salvador Continent : America Visitable : Yes Location: Pelourinho is located in Salvador's historic town center in the Cidade Alta (Upper city), and is located slightly to the east of the center of town, just off of the Rua de Alfredo Brito. Architectural Structure : Pelourinho ("Pelo" to the locals) is an old town with many colonial-style churches and buildings painted in pastel colors, also considered to be the most important ...