Garcia d'Ávila Castle
Garcia d'Ávila Castle
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jorge c
Buenos Aires, Argentina21,568 contributions
Aug 2019
It's hard to imagine that in the past, all of this region, was part of a feudal dominion that was governed from a Castle. Nowadays we get to enjoy the landscape and amazing nature of Bahía, with the beatiful beaches overall.
But visiting this castle, just a short trip from Praia do Forte, allows you to connect with a colonial past full of harsh stories and lives.
But visiting this castle, just a short trip from Praia do Forte, allows you to connect with a colonial past full of harsh stories and lives.
Written February 24, 2020
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Allan J
Aracaju, SE42 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
A historic heritage with hundreds of years. There are several interesting points on this tour.
We start with a small museum featuring ancient artifacts, works of art and other pieces of the genre.
Then we meet the gameleira, a huge African tree that is hundreds of years old. Gives a beautiful picture.
Finally, we went to the castle, where it is possible to walk through the ruins and have a beautiful view of the sea. We watched Game of Thrones recently and reminded us quite a few elements of the series. For us, the only negative point is that the museum does not deepen the social dynamics of the time, which could enrich the experience.
Plus, it's really an instigating walk. It's worth it!
We start with a small museum featuring ancient artifacts, works of art and other pieces of the genre.
Then we meet the gameleira, a huge African tree that is hundreds of years old. Gives a beautiful picture.
Finally, we went to the castle, where it is possible to walk through the ruins and have a beautiful view of the sea. We watched Game of Thrones recently and reminded us quite a few elements of the series. For us, the only negative point is that the museum does not deepen the social dynamics of the time, which could enrich the experience.
Plus, it's really an instigating walk. It's worth it!
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Written December 20, 2024
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Fbonalume
Porto Alegre, RS226 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We went to visit the castle at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is 40 reais per person. The place is really beautiful and loves to see the ruins and the history of the place. You don't have a guided tour, so you need to walk and see.
It is worth going to get to know the Portuguese history better.
Whoever is more at night, has an audio-visual demonstration designed in the castle itself, but these we couldn't see.
It is worth going to get to know the Portuguese history better.
Whoever is more at night, has an audio-visual demonstration designed in the castle itself, but these we couldn't see.
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Written November 14, 2024
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FERNANDO VASQUES
Sao_Paulo_Brazil1,326 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Late afternoon between 16 and 17:30 hours we found a good time due to the variation of the lights on the site overturned by historical patrimony. Built in 1551. Only 51 years after the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil. It is still in the process of geological excavation and investigation. We took beautiful photos. Entry of R $ 10,00 / person. Fair. After an event area with location description you walk down a street to the ruins. The view of the coast is also beautiful. Seen to be in a high place of the coast. The public power should invest soon in the conclusion of the access agreement because only half of the 3 km between the entrance of the city to the historical site has pavement of parallelepipedos. The dirt road has many dangerous holes. Especially after the rain the day before, when we passed there. Invest more in our history. Worth knowing.
Written August 16, 2017
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Nadiabonan
Rio de Janeiro, RJ1,661 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
A landmark in history, this castle built in 1551, with medieval characteristics, is worth a visit. From there we can have a panoramic view of the sea. It is very well preserved, with open visits. I recommend.
Written September 12, 2023
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Pedro Henrique A
Jacobina, BA29 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
The castle is magnificent. There is a museum before that gives the context of the construction and brings some artifacts of the period. For those who like history, it's a good request. The view to the sea is beautiful too.
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Written December 18, 2024
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Liz
Feira de Santana, BA85 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
It was great but unfortunately it was raining, or rather, it was raining and we can not enter so we stayed just in the part of the museum, this was good, and the shop is also wonderful!!
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Written September 2, 2024
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Sebastião Z
Rio de Janeiro, RJ4,856 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
A piece of Brazilian history. With a good structure to welcome visitors and explanations through video and multimedia before entering the castle. It also has a beautiful view of the city and the sea.
Written January 8, 2024
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Olá, qual o valor da taxa de ingresso e onde comprar? no local ou por site/telefone? Obrigada
Written October 12, 2020
Sim, paga uma taxa para visitação. Valor simbólico. Crianças e militares não pagam.
Written July 24, 2018
Alguém sabe dizer se tem horário de visitação ou fica aberto direto? Gostaria de ver o pôr-do-sol de lá. É possível?
Written May 4, 2018
Sim! Fotografar e filmar. No local podem ser feitos eventos como formaturas, casamentos, exposições etc
Written May 1, 2018
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