Fortress of Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim
Fortress of Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim, Portuguese colonial fortress on Anhatomirim Island, Brazil
The stone fortress features robust defensive walls, artillery positions, troop barracks with twelve arcades, and a commander's residence overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Constructed in 1739 by Portuguese brigadier José da Silva Paes, the fortress formed part of a strategic defensive network protecting the Santa Catarina coast from Spanish invasions.
The Federal University of Santa Catarina manages the fortress as a museum, presenting military architecture, colonial artifacts, and exhibitions about soldier life in the 18th century.
Visitors reach the fortress by boat tours departing from Florianópolis or Governador Celso Ramos, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the year.
The fortress contains a circular battery arrangement allowing 360-degree cannon coverage, making it one of the few military structures with this defensive capability.
Location: Governador Celso Ramos
Inception: 1739
Part of: Forts of Brazil
Website: https://fortalezas.ufsc.br/fortalezasanhatomirim
GPS coordinates: -27.42722,-48.56444
Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:25
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