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Province
State |
Region |
City
Town |
District |
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Description |
Year
Taken |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
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|
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Wrought iron balconies. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
|
|
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Pastel coloured house. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
|
|
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Colourful house. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
|
|
 |
Shutters and tiles. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
|
|
 |
San Pedro Church. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
|
|
 |
Large town house. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Olinda |
|
|
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The modern port of Recife seen from Olinda. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
|
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Recife was once a major port for exporting sugar. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Casa da Cultura |
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The Casa da Cultura was once a colonial prison. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Casa da Cultura |
 |
A prison cell. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
|
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Recife railway station. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
|
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Recife railway station contains a selection of railway engines from England. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
A tram in the grounds of the Museum of Northeast Man. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
The North East of Brazil has a strong African culture. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
An exhibit about Brazil's slave days. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Instruments used against slaves. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Vats for processing sugar. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Silver sugar bowl. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Bottles of alcoholic drinks made from sugar. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Caneware. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Portuguese tiles. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Puppet heads. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Ceramic figures with African aspect. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Ceramic footballer. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Musical instruments. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Painted ceramics. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Colourful painted tiles. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Puppet theatre. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Pernambuco |
|
Recife |
|
Museum of Northeast Man |
 |
Fiesta masks. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
Salvador is a former capital of Brazil. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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The hilly streets of Pelourinho, the older colonial part of Salvador. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Cobbled street with painted houses in Salvador. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Salvador's prosperity was based on the African slave trade. It is still the most African part of Brazil. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Grand building at the top of a hill. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Government building. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Locking up. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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The Church of San Fransisco dates from 1723. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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The church is famed for its baroque carvings. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
 |
The interior was carved by African slaves. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
 |
The religions of the African slaves used to carve the church interior were banned so they carved figures with sad expressions. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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The interior walls are covered with blue tiles called azulejos. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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The courtyard is covered with azulejos (blue tiles). |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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An azulejo showing a classical scene. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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Blue tile with rural scene. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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Painted blue tile with much detail. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of San Fransisco |
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Azulejo showing Aeschylus who died when a bird dropped a tortoise on his head. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Pastel coloured buildings. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Street scene in the colonial centre. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Restaurant. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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The Church of Rosario is at the top of a hill. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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The church dates from the 18th century. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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The church was built by and used by slaves. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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Fine stone work on the windows. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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The interior walls are covered with Portuguese style tiles. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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Painted Portuguese tiles (azulejos). |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Church of Rosario |
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Spectacular ceiling painting. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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African artifacts for sale. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Shops closed for Easter. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Galleries and shops. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Houses with metal balconies. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Cathedral |
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The Cathedral dates from 1672. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Cathedral |
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Fine stone carved exterior. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Cathedral |
 |
The ornate interior of the Cathedral. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Cathedral |
 |
The silver altar. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Cathedral |
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Highly decorated side chapels. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Post box. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Pretty street scene. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Picturesque Pelourinho. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Hotel on the hill. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Steep street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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The Sao Domingo Church has one bell tower to avoid playing completion tax. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Office buildings. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Carmo Church. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Steps near the top of Pelourinho. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Carmo Convent |
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The courtyard of the Carmo Convent. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Carmo Convent |
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The interior of the convent. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Coat of arms. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
Typical views in the upper old city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Yellow and pink painted buildings. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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The pretty streets of Pelourinho. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Metal balconies on a steep cobbled street. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
 |
The Palace of Rio Branco. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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The Church of Santissimo Sacramento Ida Rua do Paco is at the highest point in Pelourinho. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
|
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Sao Pedro dos Clerigos has a single belltower to avoid paying a completion tax. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Easter Procession |
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The Madonna in the Easter procession in the old city of Salvador. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Easter Procession |
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Vera Icona (True Image) being displayed to the crowd. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
Pelourinho |
Easter Procession |
 |
Pilgrims in the Easter procession. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
All Saints' Bay |
|
 |
All Saints' Bay. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
All Saints' Bay |
|
 |
All Saints' Bay was visited in 1501 by Amerigo Vespucci, the European who gave his name to the Americas. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
All Saints' Bay |
|
 |
Boats in the bay's harbour. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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View of the modern city on the coast. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
Salvador is very hilly. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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The Elavator links Pelourinho with the lower modern city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
The lower city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
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Building covered with Portuguese tiles. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
|
 |
Street scene in the lower city. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
Santo Antonio Fort |
 |
The fort of Santo Antonio was built on the spot where the first European, Amerigo Vespucci, arrived in 1501. The entire continent is named after him. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
Santo Antonio Fort |
 |
One of the bastions at the top of the fort. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
Santo Antonio Fort |
 |
The fort entrance under a Portuguese coat of arms. |
1998 |
| Brazil |
Bahia |
|
Salvador |
|
Santo Antonio Fort |
 |
The watchtower is now a lighthouse. |
1998 |
were added from 1 February 2025.