Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde e Glória, church in Salvador, Bahia
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde e Glória is a colonial church in Salvador completed in 1724 and known for its artistic details. The building combines baroque, rococo, and neoclassical elements with a single nave, upper galleries, and a painted ceiling depicting the Assumption of Mary.
The foundation stone was laid in 1723 and the first mass was held in 1724 after construction on a local officer's land. Over two centuries it underwent several modifications and was listed by IPHAN in 1941 as a national heritage site, recognizing its architectural and historical importance.
The church reflects how Portuguese faith shaped Salvador's religious life and the growth of this neighborhood around it. Visitors notice the quiet reverence inside, where people come to pray or simply pause and reflect among the old architecture.
The church sits on Praça Severino Vieira in central Salvador and is easily reached on foot or by public transport. The quiet plaza around it is surrounded by old buildings, making it a pleasant place to walk and explore.
The ceiling painting was created in 1769 by Domingos da Costa Filgueira and uses a technique that creates depth illusion, making the sky appear to open. The Portuguese tiles from 1780 to 1790 on the walls show evangelists and religious figures with vivid colors and delicate details.
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