Igreja do Bonfim

Traditional celebration of Senhor do Bonfim. 

The Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

 The church is the most famous of the Catholic churches of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil. The church is the subject of intense religious devotion by the people of Salvador and is the site of a famous celebration held every year in January (Festa do Senhor do Bonfim).

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travel time 30 days

distance travelled 538 km 

sent by Irina in Saint Petersburg, Russia

City views, day time

Manaus, Brazil

Teatro Amazonas / Amazonas Opera House

Manaus is the city in the North Region of Brazil. It is situated near the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. With a population of more than 2 million, it is the most populous city of both the Brazilian state of Amazonas and the Amazon rainforest.

From Denise, Brazil

Colorful colonial houses in Pelourinho, Historic Center of Salvador, Brazil.

The Historic Center of Salvador as a whole was listed as a national heritage site by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1984. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

From Alberto, Brazil

Postcards for the weekend 43.