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Pelourinho vs Forte Sao Marcelo
Both Pelourinho and Forte Sao Marcelo are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Pelourinho scores slightly higher than Forte Sao Marcelo. Pelourinho has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 3 publications such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Pelourinho
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
| Citta Salvador Stato/Provincia/Regione Bahia Cap/Codice Postale, Salvador, State of Bahia
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Fodor's
"This square now serves as the cultural heart of Salvador's Historic Center, with regular live music performed in front of the colorful colonial buildings."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The centerpiece of the Cidade Alta is the Pelourinho, a Unesco-declared World Heritage Site of colorful colonial buildings and magnificent churches."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Largo do Pelourinho is located in a street in Old Salvador."
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Afar Magazine
"Day or night, Pelourinho is teeming with life, from cultural centers and schools of music and dance to capoeira circles and lively bars and restaurants."
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Forte Sao Marcelo
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Avenida da Franca, s/n, Salvador, State of Bahia 40015970
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Forte São Marcelo is a small, circular fort that was erected on a sandbank in 1650, opposite the Cidade Baixa (Lower Town)."
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Afar Magazine
"The 'Forte São Marcelo' is one of those natural beauties of the city."
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Frommer's
"Originally built in 1650 and modified to its current configuration in 1812, it is still pretty cool to be able to set foot in the fort and have a look around."
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