Praça da Sé
At the center of the Cidade Alta there are the two large squares Praça da Sé and the Terreiro de Jesus which are connected at the corner by the cathedral. The latter is probably the most lively part of town, with food carts and stalls through the day and revelers in the evening hours.
Museu Afro-Brasileiro
— A museum that documents the slave trade and subsequent development of the city.
Largo do Pelourinho
A fairly small triangular plaza, is among the oldest parts of town. you can guess from its name meaning "plaza of the pillory" what went on around there.
Mercado Modelo
The city's main market located in the lower town is and a good place for crafts and other souvenirs. in the adjacent square you can often see young men performing capoeira, the famous martial arts dance which originates from the area.
Solar do Unhão
The best place in salvador to watch the sunset. it is an old style house located at the baãa de todos os santos. inside there is a small museum museu de arte moderna with local art pieces. sometimes on saturday evening there is a jazz concert.
Igreja do Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
A small church located in a neighborhood to the north, is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in all of brazil. the colorful votive ribbons or fitas of bonfim are an easily recognizable item throughout brazil and even beyond. children outside the church will for a small fee tie them around your wrist and tell you to make a wish for each one. if the ribbon wears off naturally, the wish will come true; if you cut it off before then, it won't. you can get to bonfim by city bus in about fifteen minutes.
Abaeté Park
A protected state park around the lake with same name. the lake is famous because of the stark contrast between the dark water and the very white sand dunes. there is a entertainment area with a lot of bars and live music.