Forte de Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, also known as Forte da Capoeira, stands in Salvador as an 18th-century fortification built to shield the city from Dutch and Spanish invasions, though it never saw battle in its intended role. Later transformed into a prison, the fort experienced profound cultural revitalization beginning in 1985 when capoeira masters and cultural groups occupied the space after displacement from Pelourinho, rallying for its restoration. Today the fort is protected by IPHAN and forms an integral part of Salvador's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre, serving as a vital cultural hub where capoeira traditions flourish within its historic walls and the fort has become a symbol of community-driven preservation.
