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Forte de Gragoatá in Niteroi
One of the sights of the city of Niteroi, the Fort Gragoatá have their dependencies and walls tumbled by the National Trust. Open to visitors.
The Fort or Fortress Gragoatá called in previous times of Fort San Domingo, Gravatá Caraguatá Caracuatá or ended the current name in honor of an abundant plant in the neighborhood of Gravatá.Sua construction predates 1710, when a point of land , Overlooking the beach of São Domingos, Niterói it was erected. Underwent repairs during the government of the Viceroy Marquis Lavradio (1769-79). Disarmed in 1831, during the Regency, was rearmed saving eight pieces in 1838, with a garrison of 70 men. In 1863 it was repaired, enlarged and reset, still retaining their artillery in 1893. Unarmed later today left its walls and dependencies, listed by Heritage in 1938.
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Address: Praia de Gragoatá, 145 - São Domingos - Niterói / RJ
Visiting hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 Friday from 08:00 to 12:00
Tel (21) 2719-4155 - ext: 2125 and 2613-0988
Email: gragoata@urbe.com.br
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Activities near to Forte de Gragoatá in Niteroi
| Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC Niterói (museum) - Located at 10.9 km from the center of Rio de Janeiro, Niterói is a city with enormous tourist potential. Its beaches, parks, reserves, fortress, historical monuments and the MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) every year attract hundreds of tourists.
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Restaurants near to Forte de Gragoatá in Niteroi
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Hotels near to Forte de Gragoatá in Niteroi
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