Forte do Vigia

Built between 1776 and 1779 by order of the viceroy, Marquis Lavradio, Forte do Vigia fires crossed the Fort Copacabana, and ended his line of defense with a stone gate still today at Ladeira do Leme.

The Alferes Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, Tiradentes, served there in 1789 as a member of Company Dragon Mine, who then manned the fort. Renovated by Captain Augusto Tasso Fragoso in 1895, now has the name of Forte do Leme, from 1918, eight giant Krupp howitzers (280 mm), of German origin. In 1935 he received the name of Duque de Caxias by decree of Getulio Vargas. Off the fortification in 1965, received the Center for the Study of Army Staff.

Service
Open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Activities near to Forte do Vigia

Fora Beach (beach) - At the entrance to Guanabara Bay in the neighborhood of Urca in Rio de Janeiro, you will find Fora Beach, which is where the city of Rio de Janeiro was originally founded. Entry is granted by the Brazilian Army as the beach sits on military land.   It has fine clear sands and the ocean is calm and tranquil with cold waters which is available for swimming during certain times.  Fora Beach has many beautiful views, e... Address: Morro do Leme, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Distance: 0.35km from the Forte do Vigia
Sugar Loaf (sightseeing) - Pão de Açúcar - The Sugar Loaf mountains (one taller, the other shorter), Brazil's top landmark, with a two-stage aerial tramway to the top; a definite must see. A ticket is R$44. There is also an unsigned trail leading to the second station where you can pay only R$22 to reach the top. Ask locals for directions. The buses number 511, 512, 591 and 592 and the subway buses from Botafogo bring you to the base station. Do not make the m... Address: Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar‎ Avenida Pasteur, 520 - Urca Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 0.86km from the Forte do Vigia
Arts and Crafts Fair in Lido Square (market) - The fair has been around for 26 years and was created by a group of artisans. During three years the fair was in command of them, but then rectified and the City entered Feirarte Administration. The fair offers in its 150 stalls, many crafts in jewelry, fashion, bags and too much art paintings and home decorations.Location:Lido Square, Avenida Atlantica in Copacabana, next to the Meridien Hotel. - Rio de Janeiro - RJHours:From 11h to 23... Address: Praça do Lido Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 1.22km from the Forte do Vigia

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