All Saints' Bay
On November 1st, 1501, the expedition commanded by the Italian
navigator Américo Vespúcio, by order of Pedro Alvares Cabral saw a "big
and beautiful bay", which was named All Saints's Bay because of the
date: All Saints' Day. That was the official birth of the biggest bay
of Brazil.
Set in one of the most beautiful national
sceneries, with its calm and crystal clear waters, involved by a
historical atmosphere and the Atlantic forest contrasting with large
mangroves, sand banks and coral reefs, the bay is the starting point of
the state that borrowed its name ands keeps attracting tourists from
all over the world with its enchants and magic.
Because of the
rich nature that surrounds the bay, the Government created the All
Saints´ Bay Environmental Protection Area, which comprehends the waters
and the 54 islands that belong to the cities of Salvador, Madre de
Deus, Candeias, Simões Filho, São Francisco do Conde, Santo Amaro,
Cachoeira, Saubara, Itaparica, Vera Cruz, Jaguaripe, Maragogipe and
Salinas da Margarida, a total of 800km² of nature in all its splendor,
with good touches of history.
Main attractions
Lacerda ElevatorInaugurated in 1873, Lacerda Elevator is one of the most famous postcards of Salvador. This impressive monument, with 72 meters in height, was built to improve the connection between the Upper City and the Lower City, which was formerly made through horse cars. Two of its four cabins pass inside a rock. In 2002, the elevator was renovated to offer more comfort and modernity to visitors. Now, much more beautiful, the elevator has granite floors and walls and an exquisite lighting system, which add a special touch to Bahia's capital.
Initially known as the 'Priests' crane", Gonçalves Funicular was created by the Jesuits in the 17th century to transport horse vehicles, cargo and the materials used in the construction of the Jesuit College. It was remodeled in 1889 to use a cable and transport passengers on foot, as a connection between the Upper City and the Lower City. In 1910, the old cranks were substituted by an electrical system, adding efficiency to the funicular. Seventy meters above sea level, the funicular has a maximum capacity of 36 passengers and supports up to 2,7 tons. In 1998, the car, also known as "Charriot", suffered another renovation, as it was an important tool for the revitalization of the Historical Center and the downtown district. Gonçalves Funicular works as a cheap and comfortable means of transport between the two parts of the city. A simple visit to this engineering masterpiece takes you back to the Imperial period.
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