Forte de Santana do Estreito, Colonial fortress in Estreito, Florianópolis, Brazil.
The hexagonal military structure stands on a platform with walls measuring 1.20 meters thick, featuring a circular watchtower monitoring the north bay channel.
The Portuguese Empire commissioned engineer José Custódio de Sá e Faria to build this defensive fortification in 1761 to protect Nossa Senhora do Desterro village.
The Major Lara Ribas Weapons Museum, established within the fortress in 1975, displays historical armaments used by Santa Catarina's Military Police.
Located beneath Hercílio Luz Bridge on North Avenue, the fortress welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM with free admission.
Archaeological investigations in 2020 uncovered 458 artifacts, now preserved at the Federal University of Santa Catarina's Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
Location: Florianópolis
GPS coordinates: -27.59333,-48.56389
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:04
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