Farol da Barra and Museu Náutico, Salvador (must see)

Farol da Barra and Museu Náutico are among Salvador’s most popular attractions. The lighthouse is a prominent attraction on the southern coastline and the museum is located inside it. The historically significant St. Anthony’s Fort from 1534, the city’s oldest fortification, is also found here. The museum exhibits various maritime objects, including maps and navigational tools, with information posted in Portuguese and English.

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Sight Name: Farol da Barra and Museu Náutico
Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles

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