Colourful houses
18th–19th century.
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Cachoeira is a historic town on the left bank of the Paraguaçu river in the Recôncavo region of Bahia, about 100 kilometres from Salvador. The national heritage institute listed its architectural and landscape ensemble in 1971, the same year a decree made it a National Monument. Its first settlement grew in the 17th century around the main house of a sugar estate; it became a town in 1693 and flourished most in the 18th and 19th centuries, when most of its buildings went up. It played a part in the independence movement, forming patriotic battalions that included Maria Quitéria, the woman soldier; in 1822 it proclaimed Prince Pedro as regent and became the seat of the provisional government, and it was the seat of government again in 1837 during the Sabinada revolt. The town runs parallel to the river along irregular streets that follow the terrain, with its squares and main buildings on the higher ground and a largely neoclassical look. It makes a walk among colourful houses, ending with a crossing of the iron bridge to São Félix opposite.
18th–19th century.
And iron bridge.
1822 government.
Cachoeira, Recôncavo, Bahia
Museu Hansen Bahia (Ana Nery's birthplace)The Hansen Bahia Museum in Cachoeira stands in the house where Ana Nery was born3 minutes walk4.5
Casa de Câmara e Cadeia (Cachoeira)The Town Hall and Jail of Cachoeira is an 18th-century municipal building in the4 minutes walk4.6
Ponte Dom Pedro IIThe Imperial Dom Pedro II Bridge is an iron bridge over the Paraguaçu river link7 minutes walk4.5
Mercado Municipal de São FélixThe Municipal Market of São Félix is a historic market in the town of São Félix,10 minutes walk4.1In 1822 it proclaimed Prince Pedro regent, became the seat of the provisional government and raised patriotic battalions.