Forte dos Reis Magos

fort in Natal

#3 in Natal / #125 in Brazil

by Paulo César Pamplona Barreto de Sousa

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Forte dos Reis Magos, located in Natal, Brazil, is a historical military fortification that dates back to the 16th century. Constructed by the Portuguese in 1598, it was designed in a star shape to provide strategic defense against potential invaders. The fort is named after the Three Wise Men, as it was founded on January 6, the Epiphany. Built at the mouth of the Potengi River, the fort played a crucial role in the early defense and development of the region.

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