Forte dos Reis Magos - Natal, Brazil
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saopaulo1
S 05° 45.384 W 035° 11.710
25M E 256897 N 9363255
Historic fort in Natal, Brazil
Waymark Code: WM1Z0Y
Location: Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Date Posted: 08/06/2007
Views: 30
The fort was finished on January 6h 1598, day of the Three Wise Kings.
The construction took 30 years. The fort was built right on the top of the reefs, to guarantee a solid basement (because of this, work could only be done during the low tide, which doubled the time of construction) Material used included sand, bronze, whale oil and massive blocks of stone brought from Portugal. The architect, priest Gaspar de Samperes, adopted the conventional design for a maritime fortress: a five corners stars.
On 12th December 1633, the fort was taken over by the Dutch, who stayed until January of 1654. A that time, the Portuguese (with help from the native indians)regained the place.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1598
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Brazil
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Good condition
This site is administered by ----: City of Natal
If admission is charged -: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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