Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands atop a cliff overlooking the Baía de Todos os Santos in Salvador.

Construction of the current structure began in 1681, following the expulsion of Dutch forces who had previously used the original building as a gunpowder storage.

The church interior displays neoclassical elements from the early 19th century, including a silver high altar and a rococo sacristy with painted panels.

The complex features two cloisters, multiple side chapels, and a single tower with a stone doorway designed according to 17th-century architectural principles.

The spatial arrangement incorporates a transept positioned lower than the vaulting over both the nave and chancel, creating distinct vertical levels.

Location: Salvador

Inception: 1681

Address: Largo do Carmo, s/n

GPS coordinates: -12.96856,-38.50721

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:00