Belém Sights

Forte do Castelo

#25 of 59 things to do in Belém

#684 of 2430 things to do in Brazil

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  • Address
    • Praça Frei Brandão Cidade Velha
  • Price
    • full R$2.00, free Tue
  • Hours
    • Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00

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Lonely Planet review for Forte do Castelo

Founded in 1616, Forte do Castelo was intended to protect Portuguese interests upriver against incursions by the French and Dutch. Today it houses a small but excellent museum, primarily about Parás indigenous communities. There are great views of the city and Amazon river from atop the fort's thick stone walls.

 

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