Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Housed in a tranquil 17th-century cloister, the Museu de Arte Sacra da Bahia has high stone walls, a shady courtyard and bay views.”

– Lonely Planet

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"Set in an attractive neocolonial building, the Museu de Arte da Bahia showcases works from Bahian artists, with paintings by José Teófilo de Jesus (1758–1817) and drawings by Argentine artist Carybé." Full review
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"The Museu de Arte da Bahia is housed in a 19C villa that still bears the name of one of its former owners, Cerqueira de Lima, who made his fortune from the slave trade." Full review
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3 Stars
"Housed in the former convent of Santa Teresa de Ávila (17C), the Museu de Arte Sacra has a substantial collection of 17C and 18C works." Full review