Colonial Buildings of Sao Luis, Sao Luis, Brazil

Walking up and down the cobblestone streets of S茫o Luis鈥� historical district is like stepping back in time. Beautiful 17th and 18th century Portuguese colonial buildings line the hilly streets. Located on an elevated prominence between two rivers, this Old Town has a unique and wonderful setting.

The port city of S茫o Luis is steeped in history. It is located on an island between St. Mark鈥檚 and St. Joseph鈥檚 Bays (Ba铆as de S茫o Marcos and S茫o Jos茅) whose waters spill out into the Atlantic Ocean. This strategic location was first used by the French who established a fort in 1612. Only three years later though, it was taken over by the Portuguese.

Old Town S茫o Luis was established on the cliffs between the rivers Anil and Bacanga. Being on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean meant it was a great location for shipping goods to Europe and was originally used for transporting agricultural products. During the American Revolution it replaced US ports to become the primary port for shipping cotton to Europe. This new industry brought great wealth to the city resulting in a population growth which led to the building of new homes, stores, warehouses and roads. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Colonial Buildings of Sao Luis
Guide Location: Brazil » Sao Luis
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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