Fortaleza de São José da Ilha das Cobras
Fortaleza de São José da Ilha das Cobras, Colonial fortress in Ilha das Cobras, Brazil.
The Fortaleza de São José stands on Ilha das Cobras island, featuring stone walls, defensive structures, and a chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph.
Portuguese engineers constructed this military fortress in 1624 to protect Rio de Janeiro's harbor from Dutch attacks during the Portuguese-Dutch War.
The fortress represents Portuguese colonial military architecture in Brazil, incorporating local construction techniques and materials in its defensive structures.
The fortress now functions as the Central Hospital of the Navy, maintaining its historical structures while serving modern medical purposes.
The fortress contained an extensive arsenal of cannons until 1718, positioned strategically to defend the maritime routes carrying Brazilian resources.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Ilha das Cobras
GPS coordinates: -22.89638,-43.17114
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:11
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