If you come to think of exploring happiness this time around then plan for Salvador in the province of Bahia in Brazil. The city of Salvador is well celebrated for its lively and dynamic culture and warm hospitable crowds. If you take a cheap flight to Salvador this year you will discover immediately upon landing what warmness and love is spread there on the streets of the city. Salvador which is popular for its annual carnival festival is considered the Brazil’s capital of happiness. Not only this but numerous events, festival, gatherings and outdoor activities that are there hosted and celebrated in this most happening city.
Salvador is also very proud of its history and heritage because it is one of the oldest cities not only in the country but also in the New World. The city is also known for its marvelous culture that attracts flocks of tourists each year in the country. The cuisine, music, architecture and the posh metropolitan sites make it an amazing tourists attracting place in the country. Salvador is also the cradle of the culture imported from Africa during the slave in the colonial period.
As culture and the history of Salvador is the main attraction of this lively city then we find the historic centre of Salvador a must visit site when in there. The famous Historic Centre of Salvador is known as Pelourinho in the Brazilian Portuguese language. During colonial period it was the city’s main centre and the place where the African slaves were brought and where they received punishment. Though the centre is known for its brutality but it is extremely rich in historical monuments and sites dating back to seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Pelourinho has every street that offers some amazing site, there numerous churches with gorgeous architectural designs, cafes, restaurants, shops to cater to tourists and pastel hued buildings to add more color to your trip.
In the heart of Pelourinho there is big open air shopping mall that offers numerous artistic and musical attractions. The historical monuments in the Historic Centre are of high appeal which has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a high density of bars, clubs, restaurants, museums, theatres, churches and monuments that make the centre even more fascinating and colorful. The town also holds daily public events that take the crowds in a trance. There are dances, musical performances that pull the visitors within its charm.
Salvador’s true spirit is hidden in its prime Historic Centre which is beyond doubt the most studded attraction in the otherwise highly amazing city. Pack up your bags and get ready to dive into the colorful roller coaster drive in the city of Salvador where every moment of day you will be entertained by the immense colors or entertainment.
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