Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, Salvador
Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo is an old fort that defended the north entrance to the city. The construction of the present structure was begun in 1695 and ended in the early 18th century. Located on a hill, it protected Salvador from the sea and land. Built in the Vauban style, it is rectangular in shape with pentagonal bastions in the corners. It also served as a prison for African-Brazilians. In the 20th century a Neo-Gothic façade was added and today it is registered as a Heritage Monument.
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Sight Name: Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Salvador, Brazil (See walking tours in Salvador)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Salvador, Brazil
Create Your Own Walk in Salvador
Creating your own self-guided walk in Salvador is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Salvador Introduction Walking Tour
Salvador is a coastal city in Brazil. Founded in 1548, it is the country's former capital and serves as the current capital of the state of Bahia. It is one of the oldest planned cities in the Americas.
Due to its location, early Europeans turned Salvador into an important trade route for slavery. Of the nearly 5 million enslaved people who were imported to Brazil, about 1.3 million were... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Due to its location, early Europeans turned Salvador into an important trade route for slavery. Of the nearly 5 million enslaved people who were imported to Brazil, about 1.3 million were... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Salvador's Historical Churches Tour
In Salvador, Brazil, there are quite a few churches emblematic of its cultural and religious heritage. The city's historic district contains so many old Catholic temples that some even joke that you can have a different church to visit there every day of the year. However, if you don't have a whole year to spend in Salvador but still want to make the most of your time in terms of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles