Casa da Pólvora, Military gunpowder magazine on Ilha da Casa da Pólvora, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The military complex includes three main buildings: the powder magazine, guard house, and farm house, located on a low-lying island facing Porto Alegre's port.
Established in 1852, the magazine stored military ammunition after previous facilities in Porto Alegre proved inadequate for safely housing explosive materials.
The buildings form part of the Delta do Jacuí State Park, representing the military heritage of Rio Grande do Sul through their architectural design.
The island can be seen from Porto Alegre's port, though the wooden pier leading to the buildings requires significant repairs for safe access.
The magazine complex sits within a system of sixteen islands formed by the convergence of four rivers: Gravataí, Sinos, Caí, and Jacuí.
Location: Porto Alegre
GPS coordinates: -30.00910,-51.25570
Latest update: March 16, 2025 22:52
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