A bela fortaleza está situada em Niteroi, do outro lado da Ponte Rio-Niterói. Vale a pena visitar Niterói e conhecer este e outros lugares. A fortaleza é um local onde se respira a história do Rio de Janeiro. The beautiful fortress is located in Niteroi, across the Rio-Niterói Bridge. Niteroi is a beautiful city with many attractions. The fortress, besides... More

Not the sophistication of Portugal but very well located with great views of the ocean - my advice go and have lunch at the Berbigao afterwards so that the overall trip turns into a hit!

Great day trip, go to the art museum in the morning, eat there (wow) then take a tour of the Fort and photos of Rio...

It is very nice place to visit, the construction is really fantastic and has a great museum. The views of Rio and Sugar Loaf from the Fort Santa Cruz is really special, they have there a nice restaurant and bar. The tour to this part of teh city really make you trip much more interesting.

The Santa Cruz Fortress was established by Villegaignon in 1555. He had to improvise a fort to defend the "Antarctica France". The fort was taken by Mem de Sá twelve years later. This fortress was expanded and became the main point of the defense of the Guanabara Bay, receiving the name of Nossa Senhora da Guia. Since1632 was called Fortress... More

It should be in your to do list while visiting Niteroi, a beautiful city near Rio de Janeiro. The place is well looked after by the military and you also have a guided tour during your visit. You will then learn a bit about Brazil's history and culture. Don't forget to take your camera with you. You will see fantastic... More