Rodin Palace of Arts in Bahia
Graca Street 284, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
Description:
The Rodin Palace of Art in Bahia is a famous art museum located in the Brazilian city of Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia. The museum attracts a considerable number of tourists, and also enjoys great success among the local intelligentsia.
The Palace of Arts is housed in an old mansion that used to belong to the wealthy Katarino family. The beautiful, richly decorated museum building instantly attracts the views of passers-by. The mansion was built in 1912 by the famous architect Rossi Baptista, and today this majestic building is one of the most prominent architectural monuments of El Salvador.
Inside the Palace of Art, visitors will find a magnificent collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin, whose work the museum is dedicated to. Also, a variety of art exhibitions and vernissages are often held here. And a separate pride of the Palace of Arts Rodin is a beautiful garden, whose paths are lined with chess tiles, and well-groomed greenery is perfectly combined with ancient sculptures and sculptures.