Fortified System of São Paulo Hill
Fortified System of São Paulo Hill, Colonial fortress in Morro de São Paulo, Brazil
The fortified complex spans 650 meters along the hill's base, incorporating multiple defensive structures, batteries, barracks, and a water supply system.
Established in 1630, this strategic fortification protected maritime routes and safeguarded against Dutch invasions during Brazil's colonial period.
The structure represents Portuguese military architecture in Brazil, combining European engineering with local construction methods of the seventeenth century.
Visitors can access different sections of the fortification complex, including the Old Battery of Conceição and the Fort of Facho.
The Fonte Grande water supply system features an advanced dome structure that facilitates water circulation from a natural hillside pond.
Location: Cairu
Inception: 1630
GPS coordinates: -13.37444,-38.91583
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:38
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