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São Sebastião Cathedral
Inaugurated in 1967 after 36 years of
construction work and with a height of
approximately 47 meters, the São Sebastião
cathedral is one of the main tourist
attractions of the city.
Localization:
Praça Dom Eduardo - historical centre |
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Bar Vesúvio
Inaugurated in 1910 by two Italian owners,
the bar turned famous for being part of the
romantic novel “Gabriela Cravo e Canela”
written by Jorge Amado. More info here >
Localization:
Praça Dom Eduardo 190 - historical centre |
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Bataclan
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Localization:
Avenida 2 de Julho - historical centre
Open: 17:30 - friday and saturday
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Teatro Municipal - theatre
Inaugurated in December 1932 the
Teatro Municipal of Ilhéus originally
was called “Cine-Teatro Ilhéos. The
construction was initiated in 1930 at
the Luiz Vianna square.
Localization:
Rua Antônio Lavigne Lemos, 39 –
historical centre |
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Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado
Old residence of the Amado family and place
where Jorge Amado began his writing career.
Reformed and transformed into Casa de Cul-
tura Jorge Amado with help from Petrobrás –
inaugurated 27th of June 1997.
Localization:
Rua Jorge Amado - historical centre |
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Casa dos Artistas - House of Artists
Administrated by the ONG Teatro Popular de
Ilhéus, the house has a full program of theatre,
cinema, dance and music and is open for visit
daily. Read more >
Localization:
Rua Jorge Amado - historical centre
Photo: Felipe de Paula |
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São Jorge church – museum of
sacred Art
Oldest church in the centre of Ilhéus inaugu-
rated in 1556. There is a museum where you
can see an age-old sculpture of São Jorge.
Localization:
Praça Ruy Barbosa – historical centre |
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House of Tonico Bastos
Constructed in 1929. In this house lived the
famous bohemian of nocturnal Ilhéus. He
seduced the woman with his famous and
style full moustache.
Localization:
Praça Ruy Barbosa – historical centre |
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Palácio Paranaguá
Constructed in neoclassical style in 1907,
the palace nowadays serves as the city hall
of Ilhéus. It’s one of the most eye catching
constructions of the state interior.
Localization:
Praça J.J. Seabra - historical centre |
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House of Coronel Misael
Tavares
Inaugurated on the 16th of December in
1922, birthday of its original owner, one
of Bahias wealthiest men, cacao colonel
Misael Tavares.
Localization:
Rua Antonio Lavigne de Lemos -
historical centre |
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Cloister and church
Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Completed in 1928 in neo-gothic style,
the Cloister has one of the best views of
the Ilhéus city centre as it was built on top
of a hill. There is also a little museum.
Localization:
Rua Madre Thaís - Alto da Piedade |
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Christ Statue
Statue of 7,5 meters high who is
a aesthetic, ethic and religious
reference for the inhabitants of Ilhéus.
Localization:
Mouth of the Rio Cachoeira,
at the Avenida 2 de Julho or Praia do
Cristo beach - centre |
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Church Nossa Senhora de
Lourdes
Constructed in the thirties in a simple
style, the church has a beautiful pano-
ramic view of the city.
Localization:
Alto do Outeiro de São Sebastião - centre |
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Mercado de Artesanato -
Handicraft market
Products and handicrafts from the region
such as: bijouterie, embroideries, hammocks,
rugs and liquors, snack bars, little restaurants,
beaty salon and internet.
Localization:
Rua Eustáquio Bastos 2 - centre
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