Places worth the detour in Vila Velha

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Vila Velha, Brazil, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (5). Best known: Third Bridge. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks5 Sacred sites2 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Third Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Brazil

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2.Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Vitória

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in Vitória, Brazil

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3.Penha Convent

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Convent in Vila Velha, Brazil

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4.Palácio Anchieta

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Palace and seat of government

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5.Santa Luzia Lighthouse

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Espírito Santo, Brazil

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6.Fortress of São João

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Listed good in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil

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7.Forte de São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Military structure in Espirito Santo, Brazil

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8.Memory House Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Vila Velha, Brazil

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