Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Barroquinha

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Barroquinha, Former Catholic church and cultural center in Historic Center of Salvador, Brazil

The rectangular building features two pyramidal towers adorned with tiles, a central nave, and lateral corridors spread across two floors.

Built between 1722 and 1726, the church suffered a devastating fire in 1984, leading to its transformation into a cultural space in 2009.

The building houses three distinct sections: Sala Mario Gusmao for performances, Galeria Juarez Paraiso for exhibitions, and Patio Iya Nasso for events.

The cultural center operates Tuesday through Friday from 13:00 to 21:00, with administrative services available from 09:00 to 17:00.

The site contained the first Ketu matrix candomble terreiro in Salvador, influencing spiritual centers like Casa Branca, Gantois, and Ile Axe Opo Afonja.

Location: Salvador

Inception: 1722

Address: Rua do Couro, s/ n - Barroquinha, Salvador - BA, 40020-160

GPS coordinates: -12.97739,-38.51378

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:37

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