The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in State of Bahia, Brazil

March 23, 2022 Karren Gelb

Bahia (locally [baˈi.ɐ]) is one of the 26 states of Brazil and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the 4th-largest Brazilian state by population (after São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro) and the 5th-largest by area. Bahia's capital is the city of Salvador (formerly known as "Cidade do São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos", lit. "City of Holy Saviour of All Saints Bay"), located on a spit of land separating the Bay of All Saints from the Atlantic. Once a monarchial stronghold dominated by agricultural, slaving, and ranching interests, Bahia is now a major manufacturing center whose last three elections have been dominated by the Workers' Party.
Restaurants in State of Bahia

1. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People

Largo do Pelourinho s/n Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia 40026-280 Brazil +55 71 3241-5781 [email protected] http://irmandadedoshomenspretos.com.br/
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,210 reviews

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People

This famous church dominates Pelourinho Square with its unmistakable blue façade.

Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland

Not far from the Largo do Pelourinho is one of the most interesting churches of Salvador - in its full Portuguese name: Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos. It was built over a long period, starting in the 17th century, by a brotherhood of slaves and freedmen of African descent, who did all the work themselves in their free hours. The church is attractive from its exterior, with its two towers by the facade and all painted in blue, as well as from the interior, with pleasantly much less gold than one sees in the other churches of the town. By the entrance are information boards, also in English, about the phenomenon of the black brotherhood, the 'Irmandade de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Homens Pretos'.

2. Sao Francisco Church and Convent

Praca Padre Anchieta Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia 41810-830 Brazil +55 71 3322 6430 http://guides.hurb.com/igreja-e-convento-de-sao-francisco-ba/?cmp=55498
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,242 reviews

Sao Francisco Church and Convent

One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel.

Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil

It’s a world heritage by UNESCO. It’s an important colonial period church. It’s interior is very beautiful and full of details. Exuberant inner decoration, mostly executed in the first half of the 18th century. All surfaces inside - walls, pillars, vaults and ceilings - are covered by golden sculpted gilt woodwork and paintings.

3. Catedral Sao Joao Batista

Rua Anphilophio Lopes s/n Esquina rua Benedita Magalhaes, Barreiras, State of Bahia 47800-133 Brazil 7736111318
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Catedral Sao Joao Batista

4. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Perpetuo Socorro

Rua Agerson Jorge Sena, 447, Barreiras, State of Bahia 47803-020 Brazil 7736113706
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Perpetuo Socorro

5. Basilica Cathedral

Praca XV, s/n - Terreiro de Jesus Centro, Salvador, State of Bahia 40026-010 Brazil (71) 3321-4573 http://www.arquidiocesesalvador.org.br
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 552 reviews

Basilica Cathedral

Daily 8:30am-5pm

Reviewed By CaliGuy01 - San Francisco, United States

Beautiful ornate cathedral in the town square center. The artwork is spectacular and is a must see. Besides the main part of the cathedral there are many other open parts of the cathedral.

6. Ordem Terceira do Carmo church

Largo do Carmo s/n Carmo, Salvador, State of Bahia 40301-400 Brazil (71) 3242-0182 http://www.bahia-turismo.com/salvador/igrejas/igreja-carmo.htm
Excellent
43%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 214 reviews

Ordem Terceira do Carmo church

Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

7. Basilica e Santuario Nossa Senhora da Conceicao da Praia

Largo da Conceicao da Praia, s/n Comércio, Salvador, State of Bahia 41620-700 Brazil (71) 3242-0545 http://santuarioconceicaodapraia.com/
Excellent
56%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 428 reviews

Basilica e Santuario Nossa Senhora da Conceicao da Praia

8. Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim

Praca Sr. do Bonfim, s/n, Senhor Do Bonfim, State of Bahia 40415-475 Brazil +55 (71) 3316-2196 http://www.santuariosenhordobonfim.com/
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9,420 reviews

Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim

Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States

We lucked out to be able to visit here on Carnival while there was a church Mass being performed. This is the most famous church in Salvador and was built back in 1754. In English, it is know as "Church of Our Lord of Bonfim". It is well worth coming and seeing the inside and outside of this church. It is located an the top of Montserrat Hill. Many tours come here as well as port taxis. BOTTOM LINE: When you arrive you will see an amazing sight of tens of thousands of multi-colored "wish" ribbons tied to every part of the decorative iron fencing surrounding the Cathedral. You can purchase these ribbons from one of the street stand vendors. Legend has it that if you come here and either tie the ribbon around your wrist or onto the church fence, when it falls off your "wish" will come true. No sure if that works since we did not have that much time to verify it! A lovely church with an interior of many gold gilded accents, altar and amazing inside details. You'll love seeing this special Cathedral. MY RATING: 10/10

9. Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda

Praca Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes 50, Porto Seguro, State of Bahia 45810-000 Brazil +55 73 3575-1268 https://www.facebook.com/santuarionossasenhoradajuda/
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,784 reviews

Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda

10. Sao Sebastiao Cathedral

Praca Dom Eduardo, Ilheus, State of Bahia 45653-766 Brazil
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,154 reviews

Sao Sebastiao Cathedral

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.