Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra

#30 in Rio de Janeiro / #128 in Brazil

by Halley Pacheco de Oliveira

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra is a historic fortification located at the entrance of Guanabara Bay in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Constructed in the 16th century, it served as a critical defensive structure to protect the bay and the city of Rio de Janeiro from potential maritime invasions. The fortress boasts impressive military architecture, including thick stone walls, cannons, and watchtowers, which highlight its strategic importance during colonial times.

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