Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Military fortress in Saúde district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The fortress stands on an elevated position with stone walls and military structures designed to protect the coastline from Valongo to Praça Mauá.

Built between 1713 and 1718 following a French invasion, the fortress contained 36 cannons and served as the third largest artillery center in Rio de Janeiro.

The fortress includes a chapel and dungeons that held political prisoners from the Minas Gerais Conspiracy during the 1790s colonial period.

Visits require advance scheduling by phone and occur Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The first recorded strike in Rio de Janeiro occurred at this fortress in 1791 when workers protested against delayed payments.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Location: Saúde

Address: Rua Maj. Daemon, 81 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-190

GPS coordinates: -22.89923,-43.18377

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:21

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