Cidade Alta and the Pelourinho
After a couple of days I finally took the Lacerda Elevator up to Cidade Alta and the historic area known as the Pelourinho. Salvador was the first city in Brazil and has a wonderful legacy of colonial buildings. Unfortunately many of them are unloved and restoration efforts do not seem as far advanced as in Recife.
Lacerda elevator connecting Cidade Alta and Cidade Baixa. This is a lovely structure but most of the buildings surrounding it are derelict. It is dangerous for gringos after 8-9 at night.
Views of the Pelourinho in Cidade Alta
Recife is said to be the most dangerous city in Brazil. I saw nothing which would support this. However Salvador is #2 in that roll of shame but it looks and feels more dangerous. In Salvador many police carry 2 sidearms. I wonder why.
Compared with Recife the tourist office was unhelpful and it was difficult to find ones way around generally and in particular music venues.
Lacerda elevator connecting Cidade Alta and Cidade Baixa. This is a lovely structure but most of the buildings surrounding it are derelict. It is dangerous for gringos after 8-9 at night.
Views of the Pelourinho in Cidade Alta
Recife is said to be the most dangerous city in Brazil. I saw nothing which would support this. However Salvador is #2 in that roll of shame but it looks and feels more dangerous. In Salvador many police carry 2 sidearms. I wonder why.
Compared with Recife the tourist office was unhelpful and it was difficult to find ones way around generally and in particular music venues.