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Praca da Se

Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
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Ranked #37 of 91 attractions in Salvador
3.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: This square is the entrance to Pelourinho.
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Lima, Peru
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“normal praca”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Nothing amazing in that place, only two statues and a litlee pool

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New York City, New York
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lively square to hang out in”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

The next one over from "Jesus Square", Praca da Se is the setting for one of the stages during Carnaval. Loud and fun, a good place to hang out and drink a beer or two during the festivities.

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Los Angeles, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“colonial”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

it's really pretty here. there were a bunch of kids showing off capoeira. they were so good. you need to walk through here to get to pelourinho

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Sao Paulo, SP
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Thieves”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We were robbed and the Hostel owner and his girlfriend didn't help at ALL!

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Paris
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice colonial square!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

The cathedral is nice, there's a very good small museum nearby, Museu da Misericordia!

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Be aware of thieves at night”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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At night, be aware of thieves around the square. The light condition should be improved...

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Salvador, BA
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Descuidado”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Salvador, BA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Linda.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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Salvador de Bahía, BA
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“reminiscencias del pasado”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Salvador, BA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Abandonado”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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