Church and Hospice of Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem

Igreja e Hospício de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
historic site in Salvador
#9 in Salvador / #98 in Brazil
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by Paul R. Burley
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

The Church and Hospice of Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem is a significant historical and religious site located in Salvador, Brazil. This church is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Voyage, reflecting its origins as a place of prayer and refuge for seafarers. The architectural style of the church includes elements typical of colonial Brazilian Baroque, with intricate woodwork, gilded altarpieces, and impressive religious art. The hospice, historically associated with the church, served as a place for rest and recovery for travelers and the needy, highlighting the charitable mission of the institution.


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