Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
The Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia is part of the Roman Catholic Church in Brazil. The Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia also carries the title Primate of Brazil. The archdiocese is located in the city of Salvador, Bahia.
The Primatial Cathedral Basilica
Manuel Joaquim da Silveira, Archbishop of Bahia, Count of São Salvador.
Cardinal and Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia Geraldo Majella Agnelo in 2006 Photo: Marcello Casal Jr/ABr.
Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian culture. As the first capital of Colonial Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. Its foundation in 1549 by Tomé de Sousa took place on account of the implementation of the General Government of Brazil by the Portuguese Empire.
Image: Salvador BA (cropped) 2
Image: Farol da barra
Image: Pelourinho Igreja Rosario dos Pretos
Image: Monumento ao Dois de Julho 2018 0079
