Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar and Saint Lucy

The Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar and Saint Lucy features two floors with a narrow nave built from Lioz stone imported from Lisbon.

The Brotherhood of Our Lady of Pilar initiated the construction in 1756, leading to the establishment of a central religious institution in Salvador's colonial period.

The interior displays Portuguese azulejo tiles in rococo style, ceiling paintings by José Teófilo de Jesus, and talha work by Joaquim Francisco de Matos.

Located at Praça do Pilar 55B in the Comércio district, the church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors throughout the week.

The church incorporates a Neoclassical cemetery parallel to its nave, designed by José de Anchieta Mesquita as the first of its kind in Salvador.

Location: Salvador

Inception: 1756

Architectural style: Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Made from material: Lioz, stone

Address: Praça do Pilar, 55B – Comércio – CEP: 40010-000 Salvador – BA

Phone: +557133230219

GPS coordinates: -12.96601,-38.50672

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:26