Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

The fortress extends over 6,300 square meters and rises 45 meters above sea level, featuring fourteen strategic angles along its perimeter walls.

Built in 1737 under King João V of Portugal, the fort incorporated remnants of earlier Dutch fortifications following their defeat in 1654.

The fort contains multiple architectural elements, including a command quarter, troop barracks, guard corps, powder house, and stone-built water cisterns.

Visitors can access the fort during daylight hours to examine the military architecture and view the eighteen La Hitte cannons from the late 1800s.

The structure follows an irregular polygonal design that adapts to the natural terrain, with nine protruding and five recessed corners for defense.

Location: Fernando de Noronha

GPS coordinates: -3.83833,-32.41028

Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:28