Architectural, Cultural sights in The Northeast
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Museu da Misericórdia
The newly opened Museu da Misericórdia is housed in yet another marvelous 17th-century edifice, this one serving as Brazil's first hospital. Visits here include a guided tour (in Portuguese) that allows a glimpse of fine period furnishings, portraits and assorted finery dating back four centuries. You'll also see the attached Igreja da Misericórdia, with its azulejos and a sacristy featuring impressive 18th-century woodwork.
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Museu Hansen Bahia
The Museu Hansen Bahia occupies the birthplace and former home of Brazilian heroine Ana Nery, who organized the nursing corps during the Paraguay War. Today, it houses the work of German-Brazilian artist Hansen Bahia. Among his powerful block prints and paintings on the theme of human suffering, depicting primarily prostitutes and Christ, is a series of illustrations of Castro Alves’ poem Návio Negreiro (Slave Ship).
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Museu Carlos Costa Pinta
In a lovely two-story mansion, the Museu Carlos Costa Pinta houses one of Salvador's best collections of decorative art. Nicely lit displays highlight the unique works of talented artisans working in gold, crystal, porcelain and silver. Beautifully carved coral jewelry, tortoiseshell fans and elaborate balangandans (ethnic waist chains with attached charms) are among the highlights. Don't miss the charming outdoor café.
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Casa de Jorge Amado
The Casa de Jorge Amado, where the great writer lived with his parents while working on his first novel, has been restored and turned into a lovely and informative museum honoring Amado’s life. Not many writers can boast this sort of recognition while still alive, but he became a national treasure well before his death in 2001.
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Oficina do Garimpeiro
A curious attraction is the Oficina do Garimpeiro, which is a reconstructed garimpeiro (prospector) dwelling built by Coriolando Rocha, a local character and former prospector. A guided tour in Portuguese reveals the lifestyle and skills of freelance diamond hunters.
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Casa de Afrânio Peixoto
The Casa de Afrânio Peixoto displays the works and personal effects of Lençóis’ most illustrious native, in addition to old town photos. Peixoto was a writer, doctor, politician and academic.
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Faculdade de Medicina Building
The Faculdade de Medicina Building is a 19th-century historic site. The plaza feeds into the Cruzeiro de São Francisco, named for the cross in the square's center.
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Pátio de São Pedro
The Pátio de São Pedro is a traffic-free square lined with bars, restaurants and colorfully painted 19th-century houses.
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Forte de São Felipe
Forte de São Felipe is a 16th-century building in the Boa Viagem neighbourhood.
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