Historical Churches Are Banned in Salvador Due to Structural Risk; See List

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The Church of São Miguel, in the Historic Center of Salvador, presents serious signs of deterioration and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) has activated Justice to ensure that the area, at risk of collapse, is isolated and that emergency works are started in up to 30 days. The organ has identified partial collapse of the roof over the chapel-mor, rotted woods, infestation of termites, infiltrations, precarious electrical installation…

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Twelve religious temples are banned in Salvador after inspections carried out by the Civil Defense of Salvador (Codesal) in buildings classified as high risk and very high. Among the places are some of the churches that are part of the historical and religious landscape of the capital. Two of the prohibitions are partial.