Fort of Saint Peter, Military fortress in Salvador, Brazil
The Fort of Saint Peter features four defensive bastions with stone walls forming a square layout on elevated terrain near Salvador's coast.
Built in the 1600s during Portuguese colonial rule, this fortress was part of Salvador's military defense network against potential maritime invasions.
The fort represents Portuguese military engineering in Brazil, with architecture reflecting European fortification principles adapted to South American conditions.
The fortress stands on Rua Newton Prado, maintaining its original structure and offering visitors insights into colonial military architecture.
The Fort of Saint Peter received heritage protection status from IPHAN in 1957, preserving its four-bastion design and stone construction methods.
Location: Salvador
GPS coordinates: -12.98750,-38.52061
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:45
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