Catedral Basílica de Salvador (Salvador Basilica Cathedral)

Where: Terreiro de Jesus, Pelourinho 💫 Why Visit: Brazil’s first cathedral & a Baroque masterpiece ✨ Highlights: • Golden altar covered in 18k gold leaf ✨ • Stunning Portuguese azulejos (ceramic tiles) • 400-year-old religious paintings & sculptures 🎨 • One of Bahia’s most beautiful churches 📜 History: Built in 1657, blending Baroque & Rococo styles "Where every golden detail whispers colonial history" 💛 Pro Tip: Visit early morning for the best light on the gold altar! ☀️ Combine with the Museu Afro-Brasileiro (5-min walk) ℹ️ Visitor Info: ⏰ Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM | Sun for Mass only 💰 Free entry (donations welcome) #SalvadorSacred #BaroqueBeauty