Igreja do Carmo de Salvador
Igreja do Carmo de Salvador, Catholic church in Salvador, Brazil
Description
Igreja do Carmo is a Baroque church in Salvador featuring three large entry doors on its facade, a bell tower, and a single-nave interior. The sanctuary showcases altars extensively covered with gold leaf and intricate wooden carvings.
History
During the Dutch invasion of 1624-1625, the church complex served as headquarters for Portuguese troops and became the center of city resistance. This event shaped the site's role in Salvador's early colonial history.
Culture
The interior displays Portuguese influence through its limestone floors, silver main altar table, and ceiling paintings depicting Our Lady and Carmelite Saints.
Practical
The church remains open for religious ceremonies including weddings and baptisms while welcoming visitors interested in photography. Plan adequate time to explore the interior thoroughly and appreciate the elaborate decorative details.
Did you know?
The church forms part of one of the world's largest convent complexes, containing two cloisters and eighty cells within its entire structure. This extensive layout reflects the historical importance of the Carmelite order in colonial Salvador.
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