Pelourinho
Pelourinho is a historic neighborhood located in the historic center of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is one of the main tourist attractions in the city and is known for its colonial architecture, vibrant colors, cobbled streets and its rich cultural heritage. The name "Pelourinho" refers to a stone column where public punishments were carried out during the colonial period. However, currently, the term is used to refer to the neighborhood as a whole. It is a place of great historical importance, as it was the center of political, social and cultural life in the city during the 16th to 19th centuries. Its narrow and charming streets are full of colorful colonial mansions, old churches, squares, museums, restaurants, craft shops and cultural spaces... Did you know?