Brazil's first
capital still preserves its strong African influence that permeates its food,
music, dance and religion. With the history alive and well in the streets,
alleys and hills that marks the start of Portuguese colonization, the city
possesses a rich archive of architectural and religious works, which can be
found in its historic center, known as the Pelourinho.
Historical center in Salvador
Itapuã beach, Salvador
Capoeira, Martial arts and dance
Famous for its street
carnival, with the great singers of Axé music, the biggest city in the
Brazilian Northeast also has an ocean coast blessed with beautiful beaches
surrounded by coconut palms.
The classic
Ba-Vi game is the highlight of the dispute between the two favorite rival teams
by Salvador residents. Both Bahia and Vitória compete fiercely at the state
level.
Bahia is famous
for its faithfulness to its fans, who put it as the owner of one of the largest
fan bases in Brazil, which won the trophy of Brazilian Champion in 1988, and
the Taça Brasil in 1959.
Vitória in turn
has won three titles in the Northeastern Cup, and one of vice-champion of the
Brazilian Championship in 1993, after being beaten in the final match by
Palmeiras. The Leão (lion), as Vitória is also known, already produced such
stars and world champs like the forward Bebeto and the goalkeeper Dida.
Fonte Nova Arena
The novelty to
Bahian football is the Fonte Nova Arena, a multiuse stadium with capacity for 55.000 fans. Salvador will host at least three of
the main teams that sealed a spot to participate in 2014. In the first phase,
the city will host four games. In three of them, key players from their groups
will be on the field. The Bahian capital will also host an elimination game in
the round of 16, and one of the quarter finals. The presence of Spain,
Netherlands, France, Portugal and Germany promises some legendary scenes in a remarkable
city in Brazil.
June 13th – Friday - 04:00pm – Spain x Netherlands (group B)
June 16th – Monday - 01:00pm - Germany x Portugal (group G)
June 20th – Friday – 01:00pm - Switzerland x France (group E)
June 25th – Wednesday - 01:00pm - Bosnia x Iran (group F)
July 01st – Tuesday – 05:00pm - 1st
Group H x 2nd Group G (round of 16)
July 05th – Saturday – 05:00pm - 1st
Group B or 2nd Group A
x 1st Group D or 2nd Group C (quarterfinals)
Iran squad profile
Switzerland team profile
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