Salvador, capital of Bahia, rises above the Bay of All Saints on Brazil’s northeastern coast. Founded in 1549 as the country’s first colonial capital, it is shaped by a strong Afro-Brazilian heritage expressed through Candomblé, capoeira, music, cuisine and public festivals. The historic center of Pelourinho is recognizable for its steep cobbled streets, ornate churches and rows of brightly painted colonial buildings, while the Elevador Lacerda links the Cidade Alta to the waterfront district of Comércio and the Mercado Modelo below. From nearby terraces, the city’s layered geography becomes clear: tiled roofs and church towers occupy the upper ridge, with port activity and the broad bay beneath. Weathered façades, vivid colors and the contrast between monumental sacred architecture and lively street life give Salvador its distinctive visual character.
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