Elevador Lacerda and Mercado Modelo overlooking Bay of All Saints in Salvador, Brazil
Aerial view of Salvador's iconic Elevador Lacerda connecting upper and lower cities, with Mercado Modelo market and the Bay of All Saints harbor filled with boats. Captured February 6, 2010.
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The historic Elevador Lacerda stands as one of Salvador's most recognizable landmarks, connecting the Cidade Alta (upper city) with the Cidade Baixa (lower city) since 1873.
Below, the bustling Mercado Modelo market sits at Praça Cairu, surrounded by the vibrant harbor of the Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), Brazil's largest bay by area.
The panoramic vista captures Salvador's unique urban landscape where colonial architecture meets modern buildings, all framed by the azure waters that once welcomed Portuguese colonizers and African slaves, creating the rich Afro-Brazilian culture that defines this city today.
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