Forte da Gamboa
Forte da Gamboa is a fort in Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia. Forte da Gamboa is situated nearby to the park Passeio Público, as well as near the theater building Vila Velha Theater.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Passeio Público and Vila Velha Theater.
Vila Velha Theater
Theater building
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The Vila Velha Theater, also known simply as "Vila", is a performing arts center in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The theater was constructed in 1964 and is located on Avenida Sete, at the west of the 19th-century Neoclassical public area, the Passeio Público.
Palácio da Aclamação
Manor estate
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Palácio da Aclamação is a manor estate, which is situated 130 metres southeast of Forte da Gamboa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Graça and Água de Meninos.
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.
Água de Meninos
Neighborhood
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Água de Meninos is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km northeast of Forte da Gamboa.
Horto Bela Vista
Neighborhood
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Horto Bela Vista is a neighborhood, which is situated 5 km east of Forte da Gamboa.
Forte da Gamboa
- Type: Fort
- Historically known as: “Fort Gamboa”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Salvador, Grande Salvador, Bahia, Northeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-12.98526° or 12° 59′ 7″ southLongitude
-38.52124° or 38° 31′ 17″ westElevation
63 metres (207 feet)Open location code
59V32F7H+VGGeoNames ID
3474064
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Localities in the Area
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