Forte de Santa Maria, Salvador

Name: Forte de Santa Maria
Address: Salvador, Brazil

#26 among attractions in Salvador

Park, Relax in park, Top attraction, Historical place

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Forte de Santa Maria is a fort located in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. It is also known as the Fortim de Santa Maria. It retains much of its original structure of the 17th century, including its broad, stone curtain walls. The fort is in the shape of a heptagon and is accessed via a narrow embankment. The fort was listed as a historic structure by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1938. It is closed to the public, is not maintained by federal or state institutions and is falling into a state of disrepair. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 13°0'16"S, 38°32'2"W

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Forte de Santa Maria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The British Cemetery, Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, Church of Saint Antony of Barra, Forte de São Diogo.

~1710 ftNE
Cemetery
The British Cemetery, Salvador
9 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil, the British Cemetery stands as a tranquil oasis of history amidst the urban hustle. This burial ground, established in the 19th century, serves as the final resting place for British nationals and other non-Catholic...
0.4 miS
Forts and castles
Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, Salvador
11 min walk • The Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra stands as a sentinel at the entrance to the Bay of All Saints in Salvador, Brazil. This historic fort, dating back to the 16th century, is one of the oldest military structures in the Americas and a significant landmark of...
~1290 ftNE
Church, Colonial architecture
Church of Saint Antony of Barra, Salvador
7 min walk • The Church of Saint Antony of Barra stands as a historic and spiritual landmark in the vibrant city of Salvador, Brazil. This architectural marvel, with its origins dating back to the 17th century, is situated in the Barra neighborhood and offers a unique blend of...
~1070 ftNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Forte de São Diogo, Salvador
6 min walk • Forte de São Diogo is a fort located in Salvador, Bahia Brazil.
~960 ftN
Monuments and statues
Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador, Salvador
5 min walk • Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador is a monument in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located at the north of the Porto da Barra Beach and directly below the São Diogo Fort. It commemorates the 400th century of the founding of Salvador, and was inaugurated on March 29, 1952.
0.4 miS
Museum
Museu Náutico da Bahia, Salvador
11 min walk • The Barra Lighthouse also known as the Santo Antônio Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located at the tip of the Padrão, now the Point of Santo Antônio, to the extreme south of Salvador, at the entrance of the Bay of All Saints. The lighthouse was built at the center of the Santo Antônio da Barra Fort.
0.8 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace, Salvador
20 min walk • The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Grace and is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia; it is owned and managed by the Mosteiro de São Bento.
1.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
TCA - Teatro Castro Alves, Salvador
37 min walk • The Castro Alves Theater is a Brazilian theater. It is the largest and most important artistic center of Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia, and is located in Largo do Campo Grande.
~530 ftNE
Beach
Porto da Barra Beach, Salvador
3 min walk • Porto da Barra Beach is located in Barra neighborhood in the city of Salvador, Brazil. It is located at the entrance of the Baía de Todos os Santos, is 300 metres, and ranges between numerous Portuguese colonial-period military fortifications.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Museu Carlos Costa Pinto, Salvador
21 min walk • The Carlos Costa Pinto Museum is located on Sete de Setembro Avenue in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is a foundation, a private cultural institution maintained through an agreement with the Bahia State Government.
1 miE
Street
Oceanic Avenue, Salvador
25 min walk • Oceanic Avenue is an important road in the city of Salvador, Bahia that starts at the Farol da Barra, Barra, and ends at Paciência Beach, the end of Ondina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Forte de Santa Maria open?

Forte de Santa Maria is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Forte de Santa Maria?

Nearby attractions include Porto da Barra Beach, Salvador (3 min walk), Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador, Salvador (5 min walk), Forte de São Diogo, Salvador (6 min walk), Church of Saint Antony of Barra, Salvador (7 min walk).

How to get to Forte de Santa Maria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte de Santa Maria:

Bus

Airosa Galvão • Lines: 0429 (19 min walk)