Praça Terreiro de Jesus, Square in Salvador, Brazil

Praça Terreiro de Jesus is a square in the Historic Center of Salvador, Brazil. It is surrounded by old buildings, including a small chapel and the former Jesuit School, and it connects to Praça da Sé.

The square and its buildings were constructed in 1590 by Jesuit priests, including Father Manuel da Nóbrega. In the mid-20th century, the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx gave the square a new look, and it was officially renamed Praça 15 de Novembro.

The name Terreiro de Jesus comes from the dedication of the area to Jesus, and locals often use the square as a meeting point. On many days you can see groups of people gathered for music or cultural events, especially near the old Jesuit buildings.

The square is easy to reach on foot from other parts of the Historic Center, and the ground is uneven in places, so watch your step. It is busiest during the day, when the light is best for seeing the buildings around you.

The square is officially known as Praça 15 de Novembro, but most people still call it Terreiro de Jesus. Look for the mural that shows scenes from 17th-century Jesuit chronicles, a detail many visitors walk past.