Misericórdia Museum

Rua Misericórdia 6, 40020200 Salvador

71 33227355

Located in the headquarters of the Holy House of Mercy, a seventeenth century palace, between the Cathedral Square and City Square. It was inaugurated on January 28, 2006, adding value to the cultural scene of the historic center of Salvador, one of the main sights of the city. The museum displays works from the seventeenth century to the present day and continues the social project of revitalization of the central region around the Santa Casa de Misericordia da Bahia, the museum's supporting institution. The exhibition also brings together a collection of paintings, sculptures, car, furniture, tools and imaginary. It also, as the ritual spaces Definitory Room (Main Hall) with its 15 panels lining (oil on wood, century. XVIII) fully restored. Currently, the Museum of Mercy is the most visited in Bahia. Church of Mercy - Stage of sermons of the late priest Antonio Vieira, who turned 400 years in February born, the Church of Mercy, which had been closed since 2001, was reopened in August 2008, with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Primate of Brazil, Dom Geraldo Magela. Considered a landmark of Portuguese art and one of the most beautiful religious monuments in Salvador, the church belongs to the Santa Casa de Misericordia of Bahia and is located inside the Museum of Mercy, on Rua da Misericordia, No. 6, Cathedral Square, immediately after headquarters of the Municipality of Salvador. The Church is a heritage listed by IPHAN and was the venue of illustrious marriage ceremonies and other events. Description: Collection of portraits painted oil by benefactors. Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 17 pm Address: Rua da Misericordia Tel: (71) 322-7666 http://agostofestival.wordpress.com/acervo/a-gosto-6-2010/programacao/cobertura-2010/espacos/museu-da-santa-casa-de-misericordia-da-bahia/

Activities near to Misericórdia Museum

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Pierre Verger Gallery (gallery) - The Pierre Verger Gallery, a member of the Cultural Complex Library of Barris, is administered by the State Government of Bahia, through the Department of Visual Arts at the Cultural Foundation of the State of Bahia. Because of its location, has received, on average, an audience of three to four thousand people each exhibit, which lasts about a month. Created with the aim of encouraging the improvement and photographic production... Address: Rua Misericórdia, 7, Salvador, BA, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Misericórdia Museum
Praça da Sé (historical) - For three centuries, the temple built in 1553 was an important place of religious practices for the local people of Bahia. In 1933, however, to meet the needs of urbanization of the city, the old cathedral was demolished to gave way to a tram-train line. In 1940, a public transport terminal was inaugurated in the site.   In 1982, with the opening of another major terminal, Terminal Lapa, the Cathedral region entered... Address: Praça da Sé Salvador - BA (71) 3176-4200 ‎ Distance: 0.06km from the Misericórdia Museum
Our Lady of Aparecida National Day Celebrations (festival) - On October 12, to celebrate three dates, but few remember them all: Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's official patron, Children's Day and the Discovery of America. Our national holiday, however, is due only to the first date, and although the devotion to the Saint dates back to the eighteenth century gone, was only enacted in 1980. There are two sources found on the image, which are in the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia of Aparecid... Address: Prefeitura Municipal de Salvador‎ Rua Guedes Brito, 1 Salvador - BA Distance: 0.11km from the Misericórdia Museum

Restaurants near to Misericórdia Museum

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A Beduína is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Misericórdia Museum and can be found at Av. Santos Dumont, s/n

Riverside Café is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Misericórdia Museum and can be found at Av. Santos Dumont, 8424

Restaurante-Escola do Senac is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Misericórdia Museum and can be found at Praça José de Alencar, 13a19

Hilda do Acarajé is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Misericórdia Museum and can be found at Largo Terreiro de Jesus,

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