Fort of Saint Antony of Gurupá
Fort of Saint Antony of Gurupá, Portuguese fortress in Gurupá, Brazil
The Fort of Saint Antony stands on a rocky elevation at the confluence of the Xingu and Amazon rivers, featuring stone walls and a polygonal structure.
Dutch forces constructed the initial fortification between 1601 and 1619, until Portuguese commander Bento Maciel Parente captured and rebuilt it in 1623.
The fort contains a museum displaying archaeological artifacts from excavations, representing the military presence and colonial conflicts in the Amazon region.
Visitors reach the fortress through an iron gate and stone staircase, with the structure remaining under the jurisdiction of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.
The fortress required multiple reconstructions due to its position, as ships could bypass its cannons through numerous islands and river channels.
Location: Gurupá
GPS coordinates: -1.40267,-51.64294
Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:10
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