Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado

History

The Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado is a Brazilian non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in the mansion facing Largo do Pelourinho in Salvador, Bahia. It is a cultural institution offering a variety of activities and housing a research center with documentation on Jorge Amado, Zélia Gattai, and Bahian literature. The center is open to the public and features courses, seminars, workshops, lecture series, talks, book and album launches, and exhibitions, with a focus on literary, artistic, and humanities themes.

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Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.