Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, Salvador

Name: Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
Address: Largo de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, s/n, Salvador, 40030-060, Brazil
Telephone: +55 71 3242-6463

#47 among attractions in Salvador

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Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo is a fort located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is variously known as the Forte da Capoeira, State Prison. The fort defended the northern limit of Salvador at its time of construction 17th century. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 190 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°57'48"S, 38°30'13"W

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Largo de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, s/nCentro (Santo Antônio)Salvador 40030-060 Brazil

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+55 71 3242-6463

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Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar, Cathedral of Salvador, Pestana Convento do Carmo.

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Which popular attractions are close to Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity, Salvador (6 min walk), Forte do Barbalho, Salvador (7 min walk), Parish Church of Our Lady of Pilar, Salvador (7 min walk), Igreja do Boqueirão, Salvador (7 min walk).

How to get to Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo:

Bus

Terminal Aquidabã (10 min walk)
0230 ribeira- hospital gral (24 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)
Brotas • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)