Top Things to do in Barra
Top 7 Sights & Landmarks in Barra, State of Bahia (BA)
Brazil's former capital is renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture. Known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Salvador brims with contemporary music and art amid architecture that has gone untouched since the 17th century.
Restaurants in Salvador
1. Farol da Barra
2. Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
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4.5 based on 3,001 reviews
Housed in Fort Santo Antonio da Barra, a fine exemple of 16thcentury portuguese military architecture, that is the site of Santo Antônio Lighthouse, better known as the "Farol da Barra", the first beacon for shipping in the Americas, the Museu Náutico da Bahia (Maritime Museum of Bahia) contains a rich collection that reflects Brazil's seafaring history, particularly of colonial period. Housed in the Museum you will find a significant numbers of archeological treasures retrieved from the undersea site of the Portuguese Galleon "Santíssimo Sacramento", sank off the coast of the city of Salvador in 1668. Open Tue-Sun 9.00am-6pm (all days in January and July).
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Right on the ground floor of the iconic "Forte de Santo Antônio" and its "Farol da Barra" lighthouse, you will find a small and nice museum - the "Museu Náutico da Bahia". Administered by the Brazilian Navy, it displays a valuable collection of maritime items, including archaeological findings, nautic instruments and several miniatures. The fort and its lighthouse are really beautiful and were officially appointed, in 1938, as Brazilian National Heritage Monuments. You will certainly love your visit to these iconic postcards of Salvador! Enjoy!
3. The British Cemetery
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
4. Santo Antonio da Barra Church
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
5. Farol da Barra
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4.5 based on 555 reviews
Reviewed By 750mateusm
To get in Farol da Barra is not difficult, depending on where you are, it may take a while to arrive, but it is pratical and quite easy, just request an uber, taxi or even go by bus. Generally the buses that pass in Farol da Barra are: Ondina and Barra. Well, there is great place to meet friends, sit on the grass, talk, have fun, walk your pet, walk, bathe in the sea, surf, take beautiful pictures, meet new people, ride a bike, skate, it is also a great place for a good meal as there are many restaurants close by I would recommend the Farol da Barra because it is a place that i like, I've been to it several times, it's a very nice environment, it is a beautiful place, very well policed (safe), it has a sensational sunset and it is a great place to have a good memory.
