FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil's biggest cities

4. Salvador

The very first Brazilian city to result from colonization efforts, Salvador is now home to more than 3.5 million people in its metro area, making it one of the country’s biggest modern cities. Especially unique in culture thanks to the deep impact of African slaves and immigrants, Salvador offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors to the country, especially where the upcoming FIFA 2014 tournament is concerned.

Boasting the highest average game attendance to be found in Brazil, Salvador’s clubs include two of the most beloved in South America: the Esporte Clube Bahia and the Esporte Clube Vitoria. Those clubs aside, Salvador also has the distinction of having produced previous FIFA World Cup champions Bebeto and Dida.

Written by Annie Wallace