Fortress of Santo Antônio de Ratones
Fortress of Santo Antônio de Ratones, Colonial fortress on Raton Grande island, Florianópolis, Brazil
The Fortress of Santo Antônio de Ratones features military structures built on a granite terrain, with a water fountain and an aqueduct along a single terrace.
Built in 1740 under Portuguese rule, the fortress formed a defensive triangle with Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim and São José da Ponta Grossa to protect the Santa Catarina coast.
The Commander's House displays a collection of Portuguese fort photographs, while the Troop Barracks presents exhibits about the fortress restoration process.
Visitors reach the fortress via schooner departures from multiple locations in Florianópolis, with tours lasting approximately six hours and costing 45 Brazilian reais.
The fortress served as a quarantine station for cholera patients during the early 1900s, leading to the discovery of human remains during restoration work.
Location: Florianópolis
Inception: 1740
Website: https://fortalezas.ufsc.br/fortaleza-de-santo-antonio-de-ratones
GPS coordinates: -27.47333,-48.56222
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:31
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