Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Araçatuba
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Araçatuba, Portuguese colonial fortress in Florianópolis, Brazil.
The fortress stands on Araçatuba Island at the southern entrance of Santa Catarina channel, featuring stone walls and artillery batteries positioned at high elevation points.
Built between 1742 and 1744 under Brigadier José da Silva Paes command, this fortress formed part of a defense system protecting Portuguese interests in southern Brazil.
The fortress represents Portuguese military architecture from the colonial period and holds national heritage status through IPHAN since 1980.
Access requires a boat trip from nearby beaches, with local fishermen providing transportation services dependent on weather conditions and sea state.
The structure served as a target for Brazilian Navy shooting exercises after 1937, which resulted in substantial damage to its original walls.
Location: Florianópolis
GPS coordinates: -27.84139,-48.57417
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:20
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