Forte de Barbalho
Forte de Barbalho is a fort in Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia. Forte de Barbalho is situated nearby to the building Central Institute of Education Isaías Alves, as well as near Fortress of Barbalho.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fortress of Barbalho and Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo.
Fortress of Barbalho
Fort
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Fortress of Barbalho is situated 230 metres northwest of Forte de Barbalho.
Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
Fort
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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. Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo is situated 660 metres northwest of Forte de Barbalho.
Central Institute of Education Isaías Alves
Building
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Central Institute of Education Isaías Alves is a building, which is situated 210 metres west of Forte de Barbalho.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Água de Meninos and Horto Bela Vista.
Horto Bela Vista
Neighborhood
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Horto Bela Vista is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km east of Forte de Barbalho.
Graça
Suburb
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Graça is a neighborhood located in the southern zone of Salvador, Bahia. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salvador. The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is located in Graça. Graça is situated 4½ km southwest of Forte de Barbalho.
Forte de Barbalho
- Type: Fort
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia, Northeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-12.96611° or 12° 57′ 58″ southLongitude
-38.49833° or 38° 29′ 54″ westElevation
52 metres (171 feet)Open location code
59V32GM2+HMGeoNames ID
3474055
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In Other Languages
“Forte de Barbalho” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Forte Barbalho”
- Portuguese: “Forte de Barbalho”
Localities in the Area
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