Forte do Barbalho, Salvador

#98 among attractions in Salvador

Museum, Historical place

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Forte do Barbalho (address: Rua Marechal Gabriel Botafogo) is a place located in Salvador (Bahia state) and belongs to the category of museum, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 217 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 12°57'54"S latitude and 38°30'0"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Forte do Barbalho is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal Aquidabã (bus, 10 min walk), Brotas (metro, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo (park, 7 min walk), Convent of Bom Jesus dos Perdões and Chapel of Mercy (church, 10 min walk), Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity (church, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 12°57'54"S, 38°30'0"W

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Rua Marechal Gabriel BotafogoCentro (Barbalho)Salvador Brazil

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Forte do Barbalho – 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 do Barbalho?

Nearby attractions include Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, Salvador (7 min walk), Convent of Bom Jesus dos Perdões and Chapel of Mercy, Salvador (10 min walk), Church of the Third Order of the Holy Trinity, Salvador (10 min walk), Igreja do Boqueirão, Salvador (11 min walk).

How to get to Forte do Barbalho by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte do Barbalho:

Bus

Terminal Aquidabã (10 min walk)
0230 ribeira- hospital gral (27 min walk)

Metro

Brotas • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)
Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (29 min walk)