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This 1624 fortress has a twin sister in Sardina island, Italy. Same shape, same defense concept, dancing in the water with great sunset views and short boat trips. A very romantic thing to do: I missed the restaurant they used to have in the fort for a moonlight dinner! Boat trips need to be pre-arranged, but it's worthwhile!

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“EN LA BAHÍA DE TODOS LOS SANTOS”

Apr 2024

It is located about 300 meters from the coast, in the Bay of Todos los Santos. We could see it perfectly from our cruise ship when we arrived in the city, but in the upper part you also have good views. It has a cylindrical shape and its construction began in 1608 to be used as a defense, but the Dutch managed to occupy it and use it as a base in 1624. I do not know if it is open to the public to visit.

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Nelson C

Salvador, BA1,435 contributions

Sardina in Bahia

This 1624 fortress has a twin sister in Sardina island, Italy. Same shape, same defense concept, dancing in the water with great sunset views and short boat trips. A very romantic thing to do: I missed the restaurant they used to have in the fort for a moonlight dinner!
Boat trips need to be pre-arranged, but it's worthwhile!

Written March 29, 2015

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PATO-BETO

San Martin, Argentina19,593 contributions

IN THE BAY OF ALL SAINTS

Apr 2024 • Couples

It is located about 300 meters from the coast, in the Bay of Todos los Santos. We could see it perfectly from our cruise ship when we arrived in the city, but in the upper part you also have good views. It has a cylindrical shape and its construction began in 1608 to be used as a defense, but the Dutch managed to occupy it and use it as a base in 1624. I do not know if it is open to the public to visit.

Written June 14, 2024

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Excellent full tour

Oct 2023 • Friends

We took the complete Cassi tourism tour with the guide Joel and it was wonderful, super informative about the history of Bahia, in fact a history lesson. I am really delighted with all the kindness and politeness in serving Guide Joel's passenger. Cassi tourism is to be congratulated with a guide like this

Written October 11, 2023

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