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Monuments & memorials
Farol da Barra
Salvador, Brazil
Farol da Barra, standing at the mouth of the Bay of All Saints in Salvador, is a beacon of navigational history. Built in 1698, this lighthouse is the oldest in the Americas, guiding sailors with its black-and-white facade.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
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