Praca Terreiro de Jesus
State of Bahia · Brazil
walking along the principal square where the jesuit develop their evangelization and organized the first high education in Brazil.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Terreiro de Jesus, one of the most historically significant squares in all of Brazil. Located in the heart of Salvador's Upper City, this plaza serves as a crossroads for religion, education, and public life. …
Listen in the app2The First Medical School of South America
Dominating one side of the square is a grand pink building that dates back to 1808. This is the 'Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia,' the very first medical school established in South America. …
Listen in the app3The Central Cast-Iron Fountain
In the center of the square stands a beautiful cast-iron fountain, a hallmark of 19th-century urban design. This fountain was not just decorative; it was a vital source of water for the city's residents. …
Listen in the app4Church of the Third Order of Saint Dominic
On the side of the square opposite the Cathedral stands the Church of the Third Order of Saint Dominic (Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Domingos de Gusmão). Built in the 18th century, this church is a stunning example of the…
Listen in the app5Capoeira and the Rhythms of the Square
The Terreiro de Jesus is perhaps best known to modern visitors as a hub for 'Capoeira,' the Afro-Brazilian martial art. The sources describe Capoeira as 'half game and half dance,' a practice where 'style and skill are more…
Listen in the app6The Acarajé Vendors and Bahian Flavors
No visit to the Terreiro de Jesus is complete without experiencing the culinary art of the 'Baianas de Acarajé.' These women, dressed in their traditional white lace robes and headwraps, are the guardians of the city's culinary…
Listen in the app7The Shadow of the Pelourinho
As we conclude our tour of the square, we must acknowledge the darker side of its history. The term 'Pelourinho' refers to the stone or wooden pillory that once stood in public squares like this one. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Standing here in the center of the Terreiro de Jesus, we have experienced the full spectrum of Salvador's history. We have seen the intellectual ambitions of the first medical school, the golden power of the Jesuit Cathedral, and…
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What is Praca Terreiro de Jesus?
Praca Terreiro de Jesus is a place in State of Bahia · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Bahia · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -12.9090, -38.3644 |
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