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Casa do Benin

museum
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The Casa do Benin is a museum and cultural center located in the Pelourinho neighborhood of Salvador. You can identify the building by its striking architectural design, which was renovated by the Italian-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi. Its interior displays artifacts, art, and fabrics from the West African nation of Benin, reflecting the historical ties between this region of Africa and the state of Bahia.

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