Personalized Star Map of Salvador
-12.9714°N, 38.5124°W
Brazil's first capital, Salvador pulses to the rhythm of axé and candomblé, between the colourful facades of the Pelourinho and the turquoise waters of the Bay of All Saints. Gift a star map capturing the Bahian night — a present as warm and enchanting as Salvador's magic.
Famous Landmarks
Pelourinho
-12.9714°N, 38.5124°W
The Pelourinho, Salvador's UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, is a maze of cobblestone streets lined with colourful 17th and 18th-century colonial houses. Its gilded Baroque churches, lively squares, and artist workshops make it the beating heart of Afro-Brazilian culture and the birthplace of Bahian music.
Lacerda Elevator
-12.9714°N, 38.5124°W
The Lacerda Elevator, inaugurated in 1873 and modernized in 1930 in Art Deco style, connects the Upper City to the Lower City across a 72-metre drop. Carrying over 28,000 passengers daily, this public elevator has become one of Salvador's most famous postcards, offering spectacular views over the Bay of All Saints.
Bonfim Church
-12.9714°N, 38.5124°W
The Bonfim Church, built in 1754 in Neoclassical style, is Salvador's most revered religious temple. Famous for its colourful ribbons — 'fitinhas' — tied to its railings, it hosts the Lavagem do Bonfim, one of Brazil's largest popular festivals, blending Catholicism with candomblé traditions.
Why gift a star map of Salvador?
Gifting a star map of Salvador means capturing the soul of a city where Africa and Brazil meet beneath a tropical sky. From the vibrant Pelourinho to the shimmering Bay of All Saints, the stars watch over the cradle of Bahian culture. The Southern Cross guides fishermen as it once guided Portuguese navigators five centuries ago. A gift as warm and profound as Salvador's magic.
The sky of Salvador
At 13° south latitude, Salvador enjoys a near-equatorial sky offering exceptional visibility of constellations from both hemispheres. The Southern Cross, Scorpius, and Sagittarius are magnificently visible here. Clear nights along the Atlantic coast, away from the city centre's light pollution, reveal a sky of striking tropical depth.