Forte do Castelo de Belém, Military fortification in Belém, Brazil
The fortress stands at the confluence of Guamá River and Guajará Bay, featuring thick stone walls and defensive structures overlooking the waterfront.
Construction of this Portuguese fortification began in 1616, marking the establishment of the colonial settlement that would later become the city of Belém.
The fort houses the Museum of Discovery, which presents exhibits about indigenous tribes and the establishment of Portuguese settlements in northern Brazil.
The fortress opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, and weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 14:00, with an entrance fee of 2 Brazilian reais.
From the fort's ramparts, visitors can observe the Ver-o-Peso Market, the largest open-air market in Latin America, and the entire Guajará Bay.
Location: Belém
Architects: Francisco Frias de Mesquita
Address: Praça Dom Frei Caetano Brandão, s/n - Cidade Velha, Belém - PA, 66020-600 66020-390
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Holidays,Sunday,Saturday 10:00-14:00
GPS coordinates: -1.45444,-48.50528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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