Forte de São José da Barra do Rio Negro, Portuguese fortress at the Rio Negro riverbank in Manaus, Brazil
The quadrangular fortress stood on the left bank of Rio Negro River, featuring thick walls equal to the height of two men and four artillery pieces.
Built in 1669 by Francisco da Mota Falcao to protect the northern region from Spanish invasions, marking the foundation of present-day Manaus.
The fort served as a military base for Portuguese forces during territorial demarcations following the Treaty of Madrid in 1750.
The structure was demolished in 1875, and its materials were used to construct the Government Palace, now known as Paco da Liberdade.
Recent excavations at the Casas da Boothline site revealed remnants of the fortress, leading IPHAN to halt construction and protect these historical remains.
Location: Manaus
Part of: Forts of Brazil
GPS coordinates: -3.14861,-59.95444
Latest update: May 14, 2025 21:30
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