Pau Amarelo Fort, Military fortress in Paulista, Brazil.
Pau Amarelo Fort is a rectangular fortress along the coast with two watchtowers that face the ocean. Its layout includes cannon positions, weapon storage areas, military quarters, and a chapel arranged throughout the structure.
Construction started in 1729 under Governor Duarte Sodré and finished in 1738, following a royal order issued back in 1703. The fortress served as part of Portugal's defense strategy along the Brazilian coast during the 1700s.
A chapel inside honors Our Lady of Pleasures and remains a place where locals come to pray and gather for religious moments. This sacred space reflects how faith has stayed woven into the fort's daily use over centuries.
The fortress sits right at the water's edge and is accessible from nearby beaches or local streets. Visitors should expect uneven surfaces and stone stairs as they move between the different levels inside.
Many visitors miss that the fortress once held a substantial collection of cannons in different sizes and materials to defend the coast. This varied arsenal shows how serious the military planning was for this strategic location.
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