Town Hall of Feira de Santana, Government building in Feira de Santana, Brazil.
The Town Hall of Feira de Santana is a two-story building with a rectangular floor plan decorated with neoclassical details on its facade. It stands at an important corner in the city center and functions as the main administrative hub for municipal services.
The building was designed by engineer Acciolly Ferreira da Silva in 1920 and completed in 1926 during Arnold Ferreira da Silva's administration. Its construction reflected the city's growth and modernization during that decade.
The building bears the name of Maria Quitéria, a local hero who fought for Brazilian independence, keeping her memory alive in the city. Her name reminds visitors of an important chapter in the region's past.
The building is located at the intersection of Senhor dos Passos Avenue and Getúlio Vargas Avenue in the city center and is easy to find. It remains open for visitors during regular business hours, though it functions primarily as a working government office.
The building received official heritage recognition from the Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Bahia, earning designation status as a protected structure. This protection acknowledges its architectural and historical importance to the region.
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