Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra
Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, Colonial fortress and lighthouse in Barra district, Salvador, Brazil.
The Santo Antonio da Barra Fort features solid stone walls, a hexagonal structure, and a central lighthouse with black and white bands reaching 22 meters high.
Built in 1536 to protect All Saints Bay, the fortress received its lighthouse in 1698 and underwent significant renovations during the Portuguese colonial period.
The Nautical Museum of Bahia inside the fortress displays archaeological findings, maritime instruments, and ship replicas representing Brazilian naval heritage.
The fortress opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering visitors access to the lighthouse tower, courtyard, cannons, and a gift shop.
The fortress garrison assigned military ranks to Saint Anthony, promoting him from soldier to lieutenant colonel between 1705 and 1814.
Location: Salvador
Inception: 1702
Part of: Forts of Brazil
GPS coordinates: -13.01028,-38.53278
Latest update: May 23, 2025 03:23
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