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Description: Fortaleza da Conceicao
Listed by the National Trust, this fortress built in the eighteenth century deserves a visit for its history and the view that result. Free admission by appointment.
It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Morro da Conceicao, since 1711. However, his works began only in 1715 and was completed in 1763. In the following years until 1767, were raised the armory, reserve equipment and workshops. The Viceroy Marquis Lavradio later (1769 - 1779), adds defense works. But in 1831, during the Regency, was disarmed. During the nineteenth century, was laced with 14 parts and housed the Weapons Factory - subordinated to the War Arsenal. It currently hosts the Army Geographical Service. Was registered by the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage in 1938.
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Address: Rua Major Daemon, No. 81 - Morro da Conceição - Centro - RJ
Visit: By appointment (Free Entry)
Phone: (21) 2223-2177 - ext: 217 and Fax: 2263-9035
Email: sdl@terra.com.br
http://www.funceb.org.br/espacoCultural.asp?materia=256
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