Place to visit
Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador is a church building in Bahia, Brazil (Salvador, Bahia). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 14. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building in Bahia, Brazil · Temples
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- SSA Salvador, 22 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -12.97931, -38.51395
What it is and where
Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador is a church building in Bahia, Brazil (Salvador, Bahia). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Salvador, Bahia, where this site lists 34 more places to see, 3.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.97931, -38.51395; the nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA, Salvador), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Brazil. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:41
- FebBest time12:25
- MarPossible12:05
- AprPossible11:42
- MayPossible11:24
- JunBest time11:14
- JulBest time11:18
- AugBest time11:34
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:18
- NovPossible12:37
- DecBest time12:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Brazil
To enter Brazil there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Brazil checklist. Currency: Brazilian real (BRL); plugs: Type N and C · 127 V and 220 V depending on the region · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Elevador LacerdaPublic elevator in Salvador, Brazil584 m
- Historic Center of SalvadorWorld Heritage Site in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil638 m
- Modelo MarketMarket in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil706 m
- Praça da SéSquare in Salvador, Brazil720 m
- Terreiro de JesusSquare in Salvador, Brazil815 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Temples
- Cathedral of Brasília: Catholic church in Brasília, Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro Cathedral: cathedral in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- São Paulo Cathedral: cathedral in São Paulo city, Brazil
- Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida: Roman Rite Catholic basilica in Aparecida, Brazil
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha: church in Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue: synagogue in Recife, Brazil
Every Brazil place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador?
It is a church building in Bahia, Brazil. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 14.
How do you get to Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador?
The nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 22 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Brazil is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Brazil map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Elevador Lacerda, Historic Center of Salvador, Modelo Market. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
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