Rio Branco Palace, Government palace in Centro district, Salvador, Brazil
The Rio Branco Palace stands at Praça Thomé de Souza with a neoclassical facade and grand iron staircase decorated with symbolic representations.
Constructed in 1549 under Governor-General Tome de Sousa, the palace served as the center of Portuguese administration before experiencing reconstruction in 1919.
The Memorial of the Governors exhibits insignia, swords, letters, and personal objects that document Brazil's governmental history through different periods.
Visitors can explore the ground floor and Memorial Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with a lunch break between noon and 1 PM.
The Hall of Mirrors and Dispatch Room hosted transfer of power ceremonies, while the first floor offers views of All Saints Bay and São Marcelo Fort.
Location: Salvador
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: -12.97457,-38.51273
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:24
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Mercado Modelo
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Municipal Chamber of Salvador
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Fonte da Rampa do Mercado
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Palácio Tomé de Sousa
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Chapel of Our Lady of Help
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Archbishop's Palace of Salvador
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Capela de São Pedro Gonçalves do Corpo Santo
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Sobrada à Rua Saldanha da Gama Nº 25
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Monumento ao Visconde de Cairu
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Museu da Misericórdia
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Cultural Center of the Municipality of Salvador
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Edifício Ranulfo Oliveira
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Memorial of the Baianas
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Antonio Carlos Magalhães Institute
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Edifício Otacílio Gualberto
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Caridade
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