Pillory

Cobblestone streets, colonial townhouses painted in strong colours and capoeira performances: Pelourinho is the historic centre of Salvador and holds much of what makes the city recognisable at a glance.

It is visited on foot, along the slopes and open squares of the old quarter. The physical effort is rated light, which puts it within reach of visitors who would rather avoid long walks or technical ground. Street music is part of the neighbourhood's ordinary day.

Pelourinho sits in central Salvador, a municipality in the Salvador micro-region. Nearby, the Vivai catalogue also lists Igreja de São Francisco, along with other points in the city such as Baía de Todos os Santos, Praia do Flamengo and Praia de Stella Maris.