Florianópolis Travel Information
Fortaleza de Santo Antônio
In 1938 the Fortaleza de Santo Antônio de Ratones was listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage. In 1991 its many buildings were restored and the Federal University of Santa Catarina is now managing the fortress, making it a most beautiful and unique tourist attraction.
Fortaleza (Fortress) de Santo Antônio de Ratones, built in 1740, is situated in the northern part of Ratones Grande Island, on the northeast side of the island of Santa Catarina. It was built with two batteries of guns, with the purpose of guarding the northern entrance to the island of Santa Catarina, a triangular system of cross-fires between this, the Fortaleza de Anhatomirim and Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa. The cannons fired their shots on ships entering the canal. The landing was permitted only after severe inspection and with the concurrence of the Governor.
In the XIX century the Fortresses had already lost its military function and began to shelter health center, serving as a place of isolation and quarantine in outbreaks of epidemic that ravaged the Vila do Desterro, currently Florianópolis.
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm
Value: R$ 8.00 (student pays R$ 4.00)
Location: Ilha de Ratones Grande – Baía Norte, near Pontal beach.
Access only by sea.
Activities near to Fortaleza de Santo Antônio
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| Estadual do Rio Vermelho Park (park) -
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Restaurants near to Fortaleza de Santo Antônio
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| Espaço Floripa is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Fortaleza de Santo Antônio and can be found at Rodovia SC 401, 14037 Space Floripa receives concerts and major events in the region of Florianopolis, always fun. Space is located in Florianopolis Florianopolis. |
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| Miyoshi - SC 401 is a Japanese restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Fortaleza de Santo Antônio and can be found at Rodovia SC 401, The house specializes in dishes of Japanese cuisine and opened its doors in 1992. The specialty is sushi and sashimi served at the buffet to the pound or free, every night. In the à la carte options the customer can taste dishes prepared with white fish, octopus and tuna. The items Miyoshi also serves typical Japanese dishes such as sp |
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