Fort Pontael, Military fortification in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil
The stone fortress stands on a strategic position 29 meters above sea level, featuring a heptagonal layout with multiple defensive structures and military quarters.
Originally constructed to protect the vital anchorage during the Dutch invasion of Brazil, the fort changed hands between Portuguese and Dutch forces between 1630 and 1654.
The fort remains mark the location where Spanish navigator Vicente Yanez Pinzon first spotted Brazilian territory on January 26, 1500.
Visitors can reach the fort through Nazare village by taking the PE-28 highway, with archaeological excavations revealing original powder houses and troop quarters.
The fort underwent a name change to Fort van der Dussen during Dutch control, housing 196 men in two companies to monitor the Suape and Ipojuca rivers.
Location: Pernambuco
GPS coordinates: -8.35706,-34.94600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:40
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