Casa do Benin, Art and history museum in Pelourinho, Salvador, Brazil
Casa do Benin occupies three renovated 19th-century buildings with a triple-height atrium, structural columns wrapped in palm leaves, and a courtyard with traditional African elements.
The center opened in 1988 to strengthen cultural connections between Brazil and Benin, reflecting the history of enslaved people from the Gulf of Guinea region in Bahia.
The Pierre Verger Museum Space contains a collection of 200 pieces from Benin, along with photographs documenting the parallels between Salvador and West African traditions.
Located at Rua Padre Agostinho Gomes 17, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM with free admission and guided tours.
The Jeje Nagô Gourmet Space recreates a traditional Beninese rural restaurant setting, while the Tatassomba structure displays authentic clay construction with thatched roofing.
Location: Salvador
Architects: Lina Bo Bardi
Address: Rua Padre Agostinho Gomes, 17 - Pelourinho. CEP: 40.025-280.
Phone: +557132027890
Email: casadobenin@salvador.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -12.97064,-38.51000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:28
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