Rio de Janeiro’s forts

11 PLACES

Historic fortresses

11 fortresses and military sites with different access conditions.

Military museum, fortification and viewpoint

Forte de Copacabana

Military history with one of Copacabana’s most famous views

Fortification, trail and nature

Forte Duque de Caxias

Military history and a spectacular view from Morro do Leme

Historic site and the city’s origins

Fortaleza de São João

A fortress central to the birth of Rio de Janeiro

Historic fortress and military heritage

Fortaleza da Conceição

A fortification hidden on Morro da Conceição

Colonial fortress and defence of the bay

Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra

One of Brazil’s most impressive historic fortresses

Military complex and access to fortifications

Forte Barão do Rio Branco

The gateway to some of Niterói’s historic forts

Historic fortification and military trail

Forte de São Luiz

Ruins, walls and nature above the bay’s entrance

Fortification and panoramic viewpoint

Forte do Pico

One of Guanabara’s most spectacular military views

Coastal fortification

Forte do Imbuí

A fortification hidden between the sea and Niterói’s mountains

Historic military heritage

Forte do Gragoatá

A historic fortification near central Niterói

Island fortification

Forte Tamandaré da Laje

A fortress built on a rock in the middle of the bay