Forte de São Lourenço, Portuguese colonial fortress in Itaparica, Brazil
The stone fortification stands at the northern tip of Itaparica Island, featuring two irregular half-bastions and encompassing 1,190 square meters of defensive structures.
Originally constructed as an earthwork fortification by Dutch forces in 1647, the Portuguese rebuilt the structure in stone during the early 18th century.
The fortress represents Portuguese military architecture in Brazil, earning recognition from IPHAN as a federal heritage site since 1938.
The Brazilian Navy maintains the fortress, which includes a tunnel entrance, stone masonry walls, and a ramp leading to the main defensive positions.
The site transformed from a whaling port in 1624 to a military fortification, then served as both a prison and hospital throughout its existence.
Location: Itaparica
Inception: 1647
Made from material: stone
Address: Praça Getúlio Vargas
GPS coordinates: -12.87944,-38.68545
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:52
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