Forte dos Reis Magos, Star-shaped fort at Praia do Meio, Brazil.
The fortress structure stands on a coral reef formation at the mouth of the Potengi River, connected to land by a 500-meter walkway.
Portuguese colonists initiated the fort construction on January 6, 1598, marking it as the first permanent European settlement in the Rio Grande do Norte region.
The fort holds the Marco de Touros, Brazil's earliest colonial monument, dated from 1501, representing the first Portuguese territorial claim in the country.
The fort opens daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with guided tours available through advance reservations at the entrance cost of 3 Brazilian reais.
The original 400-year-old floor remains intact throughout the fort, while the chapel's ceiling contains a hidden storage space for colonial-era weapons.
Location: Santos Reis
Location: Natal
Architects: Francisco Frias de Mesquita
Official opening: 1628
Email: forte.reismagos.rn@iphan.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -5.75639,-35.19472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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