Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia

Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia1985

UNESCO World Heritage

Founded by Thomé de Souza in 1549, Salvador was the capital of colonial Brazil for two centuries as well as its economic, political and cultural center, fed by the richness of sugar and tobacco.

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Title: Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Creator: Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Date Created: 1985
Location Created: Brazil
Rights: Embratur
Location: Brazil
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iv)(vi)
Date of Inscription: 1985
Category of Site: Cultural site

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