Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, Niterói

Name: Fortaleza de Santa Cruz
Address: Estr. Gen. Eurico Gaspar Dutra, s/n, Niterói, 24370-375, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 2711-0462

#7 among attractions in Niterói

Military base, View point, Forts and castles

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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz (address: Estr. Gen. Eurico Gaspar Dutra, s/n) is a place located in Niterói (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of military base, view point, forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 66 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°56'17"S latitude and 43°8'2"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fortaleza de Santa Cruz is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Jurujuba (bus, 31 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Forte de São Luís (museum, 18 min walk), Jurujuba (neighbourhood, 33 min walk), Fortaleza de São João, Rio de Janeiro (military base, 38 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°56'17"S, 43°8'2"W

Address

Estr. Gen. Eurico Gaspar Dutra, s/nPraias da Baía (Jurujuba)Niterói 24370-375 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 2711-0462

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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sugarloaf Mountain, Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Aterro do Flamengo, Earth Sciences Museum.

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Niterói
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Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
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Earth Sciences Museum, Rio de Janeiro
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Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro
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Carmen Miranda Museum, Rio de Janeiro
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Forte de São Luís, Niterói
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Military base, Forts and castles
Fortaleza de São João, Rio de Janeiro
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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Niterói
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2.4 miW
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Praia do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Fortaleza de Santa Cruz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortaleza de Santa Cruz:

Bus

Jurujuba (31 min walk)