Fort of Saint Louis, Portuguese fortress in Niterói, Brazil.
The Fort of Saint Louis stands on the coast of Niterói, featuring military architecture elements from the Portuguese colonial period overlooking Guanabara Bay.
The fort was constructed during Portuguese rule to protect the region from maritime invasions and served as a strategic defense point for monitoring naval activities.
The structure represents military engineering methods from colonial Brazil and maintains protected status as part of the Heritage of Portuguese Influence classification.
Visitors can explore the historical fortification complex during regular opening hours, with multiple vantage points offering views of the surrounding coastal landscape.
The fort's defensive position at coordinates 22°56'4.499"S and 43°7'16.817"W made it essential for monitoring ships entering Guanabara Bay during colonial times.
Location: Niterói
GPS coordinates: -22.93458,-43.12134
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:18
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