Forte de São Tiago das Cinco Pontas, Military fortress and city museum in Recife, Brazil.
The pentagonal stone fortress stands near the Capibaribe River, featuring thick walls and strategic defensive positions at each corner of the structure.
Dutch forces constructed the original Fort Frederik Hendrik in 1630, which Portuguese troops later captured in 1654 and rebuilt it using stone and limestone.
The structure houses the Museum of Recife since 1982, displaying exhibits about the city's development from colonial times through modern urban expansion.
The museum opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours in Portuguese and English through the fortress chambers and exhibition halls.
The fortress maintains four of its original five points, as the Portuguese reconstruction in 1684 modified the Dutch pentagonal design into a square structure.
Location: Recife
GPS coordinates: -8.07175,-34.88068
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:17
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