Ilê Axé Iyá Nassô Oká
Ilê Axé Iyá Nassô Oká, Religious temple in Salvador, Brazil
The Ilê Axé Iyá Nassô Oká temple occupies 6,800 square meters with multiple buildings, sacred trees, and ritual spaces in the Engenho Velho district.
Founded around 1830 by three African freedwomen, this Candomblé temple received official heritage status from IPHAN in 1986, marking a milestone for Afro-Brazilian recognition.
The temple maintains Yoruba religious traditions through ceremonies, rituals, and offerings to orixás, with Oxóssi and Xangô as principal deities.
Visitors can access the temple complex at Vasco da Gama Avenue, where a white flag indicates the entrance to this protected historical site.
Oscar Niemeyer designed the Oxum Plaza renovation, featuring a boat-shaped shrine dedicated to Oshun near the temple entrance.
Location: Salvador
Inception: 1735
Address: Avenida Vasco da Gama, nº 463, Vasco da Gama - Salvador, Bahia, Brasil 40230-731
Phone: +557133342900
GPS coordinates: -12.99708,-38.49488
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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