Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People, Salvador is one of the main Salvador tourist attractions. It draws large number of visitors and is gaining popularity because of its exquisite backdrop and architectural designs. Thousands of tourists visit this popular church. It is also popular among the locals who come here to offer their services and prayers. Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People, Salvador is of significant importance to the inhabitants of Salvador.
The construction of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People, Salvador took over a period of 100 year and it was started in 1704. It was started by the enslaved members of O Irmandade de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos do Pelourinho. It was built and developed all along the 18th century by the brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pelourinho's black people. It reflected the solidarity of the black people against the slave owners. It is one of the first confraternities of black people created in Brazil. It is a must see feature in the itinerary of tourists on sightseeing tours in Salvador.
During the 17th century and prior to that, there were very few churches for the blacks and in many of the churches, the blacks and the slaves were not allowed. Thus the need arose to build a church for the blacks so the Church for the black people was established. Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People in Salvador stood as a defense against both heresy and heretics. During this time, the African slaves, as well as Indians and white settlers, were encouraged to join Confraternities of the Rosary in order to deepen their commitment to the Catholic faith and rise against their owners. Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People, Salvador is located in the heart of the Largo do Pelourinho and occupies a significant part in the history of Salvador.
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