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Pontos Turísticos · Fortalezas
Praia do Forte · Florianópolis
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São José da Ponta Grossa Fortress, in the north of the island, was part of the 18th-century defense system. It offers views over North Bay and the mainland.
08:30 – 18:30
08:30 – 18:30
08:30 – 18:30
08:30 – 18:30
08:30 – 18:30
08:30 – 18:30
Built in the 18th century, the fortress helped defend the northern approach to Santa Catarina Island, coordinated with other military works on the bay. Walls and rooms illustrate Portuguese military architecture of the period. The site sits at Praia do Forte / Jurerê, on a rise with visual command of the channel. After restorations, it began receiving tourist and educational visits. A visit places the strategic role of the fortresses in Santa Catarina’s colonial history.
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