What you will find
Fortaleza da Conceição is in one of Centro’s most interesting historic areas and now houses military facilities.
When authorised visits are available, visitors can discover historic sections, military architecture and material related to cartography and geography.
History
It was built during the colonial period in a strategic position above the port area. Over time it served defensive, military and cartographic functions.
What makes this place special
Its position on Morro da Conceição and relationship with Brazil’s cartographic history.
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