Gunpowder Storehouse
Gunpowder Storehouse, Colonial military museum in João Pessoa, Brazil.
The rectangular stone structure with thick walls served as a storage facility for gunpowder during the Portuguese colonial period in northeastern Brazil.
Constructed before 1822, the building received official recognition as a national heritage site by IPHAN on May 24, 1938.
The museum displays document regional military history through exhibits about gunpowder production and storage methods from the colonial era.
Located at Ladeira de São Francisco in the Centro district, visitors can contact the museum at casarao34@gmail.com for guided tours.
The structure maintains its original architectural elements, including ventilation systems designed to prevent moisture from affecting stored gunpowder.
Location: João Pessoa
Address: Ladeira de São Francisco s/n, Centro, 58010-630, João Pessoa, PB
Email: casarao34@gmail.com
GPS coordinates: -7.11421,-34.88476
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:21
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