Welcome to Pelurihno, also known as the Historic Centre. Salvador was the first colonial capital of Brasil during the Portuguese Colonial Period. Click here for a wiki summary of the history.
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| (Down that road to the right of the yellow building is where I was mugged) |
Before the actual area of Pelurihno begins is Lacerda, the elevator that connect the upper city to the lower city.
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| Upper City |
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| Lower City |
We also ran into a few friends. Cute little monkeys hanging out in the trees.
Now let's venture into Sao Fransisco Cathedral and Convent.
The convent attached to the side of the church has several dozens of tile murals. They were painted individually in Portugal, shipped to Brazil, and assembled piece by piece. Each mural represents a certain aspect of the attribute of Virtue.
Why do you think I liked this one?
Well let me show you...
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| In other words, TAKE ACTION! |
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| What kind of animal is that we wondered? A dog or a frog? I believe that species is referred to as a Da-Frog. |
Now to the inside of the Cathedral. This was built by the Franciscans in the mid 1700's. Everything is plated in gold. Yes folks, gold. The irony of it is weren't the Franciscans the one who gave up all worldly pursuits? So why all the gold? All interesting is that it was built by slaves, and then the slaves of course were not allowed to enter. Okay, well in the very back there is one black saint, and the slaves could come in the side to pray to that saint, but that was it. Anyways, that is the most Baroque architeture I've ever seen.
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| I had to take a picture of this. Of course I know it represents the weight of sin, however at first glance I couldn't help but think of the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter in Book 7 I believe. |
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| Now we are in Pelurinho. The streamers are for the festival Sao Joao. |
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| City shops are all painted and so colorful. |
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| Ready for the World Cup? |
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