Contributions

  • Cerqueira, Nelson, 1942- - Contributor
  • Furrer, Bruno, 1929- - Contributor
  • Amado, Jorge, 1912- - Contributor

Publication

1995 - Fundação Cultural do Estado da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil

Language

Portuguese

Word Count

30,000 words, Guess

Page Count

120 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCNA109.B65 P45 1995

Alternate Titles

  • Pelourinho, historic district of Salvador, Bahia

Description

"The Pelourinho (pillory) is the heart of the largest historic district in Brazil. This neighborhood has the largest concentration of baroque churches and secular buildings in the New World. In the past, its elegant mansions and townhouses were home to the aristocracy of Bahia, and in the 18th century it served as an auction place for slaves. A large number of decayed buildings have been restored with historical accuracy and creative artisanry. Today the Pelourinho is a major cultural center. This account of the Pelourinho's restoration is complemented with many color photographs"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Subjects

Topics

ArchitectureBuildings, structuresConservation and restorationPelourinho (Salvador, Brazil) -- Buildings, structures, etcArchitecture -- Conservation and restoration -- Brazil -- Pelourinho (Salvador)

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