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Fortaleza São João
Avenida João Luís Alves, 691-1095 - Urca, Rio - Rio de Janeiro, 22291-090, Brazil
55 (21) 2543-3323
At the base of Sugar Loaf is Rio’s oldest fort, the site of the city’s foundation, which dates from 1565. While the fort is open to the public (Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. noon, Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), visits require advanced reservations and can only be made in pre-arranged groups.
Written by Lea Dorf
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