Fort of Óbidos, Fort of Pauxis
Fort of Óbidos, Fort of Pauxis, Portuguese colonial fortress in Óbidos, Brazil.
The Fort of Óbidos stands on a high bank of the Amazon River, featuring stone walls and strategic military architecture from the colonial period.
Built in 1697 as Fort Pauxis, this structure served as a Portuguese defensive point to protect the Amazon region from foreign invasions.
The construction involved local indigenous tribes working alongside Portuguese settlers, incorporating traditional building techniques with colonial military engineering.
The fortress location at coordinates -1.917983, -55.516867 allows visitors to access exhibits about colonial military history and observe the Amazon River.
The fort controlled the narrowest point of the Amazon River, where ships had to pay taxes and undergo inspection during the colonial period.
Location: Óbidos
GPS coordinates: -1.91798,-55.51687
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:02
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