Fortaleza de São João, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Fortaleza de São João
Address: Av. João Luis Alves, s/n, Rio de Janeiro, 22291-090, Brazil

#63 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Military base, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Fortaleza de São João da Barra do Rio de Janeiro, popularly known as the Fortaleza de São João or Forte São João, is a 16th-century star fort in the present-day Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, erected by Estácio de Sá to protect Guanabara Bay from French invasion. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1565 (459 years ago)Coordinates: 22°56'36"S, 43°9'23"W

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Av. João Luis Alves, s/nBotafogo (Urca)Rio de Janeiro 22291-090 Brazil

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Day trips

Fortaleza de São João – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sugarloaf Mountain, Aterro do Flamengo, Earth Sciences Museum, Morro da Urca.

0.4 miS
Peak with a cableway and panoramic views
Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
11 min walk • Sugarloaf Mountain, known as Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese, is an iconic peak situated at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This natural monument, a sheer rock rising 396 meters above the harbor, is one of Rio's most famous landmarks...
1.5 miNW
Park
Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
40 min walk • Aterro do Flamengo, also known as Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, is a verdant oasis in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This sprawling urban park, which covers approximately 1.2 million square meters, is a haven for both locals and tourists looking to escape the...
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Earth Sciences Museum, Rio de Janeiro
30 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, the Earth Sciences Museum stands as a testament to Brazil's rich geological heritage and the science that unveils the planet's intricate history. This museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the natural world...
0.7 miSW
Park, Mountain, View point
Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro
18 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Morro da Urca is a verdant park and a natural monument that offers both locals and tourists a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. This smaller peak, situated at an elevation of 220 meters, is part...
1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Carmen Miranda Museum, Rio de Janeiro
26 min walk • The Carmen Miranda Museum is a vibrant homage to the iconic Brazilian performer known for her extravagant costumes and fruit-laden hats. Located in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this museum celebrates the life and career of Carmen Miranda, the...
1.1 miSW
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Vermelha Beach, Rio de Janeiro
28 min walk • Urca is a traditional and wealthy residential neighborhood with nearly 7,000 inhabitants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although most of the neighborhood dates from the 1920s, parts of it are much older.
1.4 miNW
Beach
Praia do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
35 min walk • Flamengo is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1.1 miSW
Aerial tramway
Sugarloaf Cable Car, Rio de Janeiro
28 min walk • The Sugarloaf Cable Car is a cableway system in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first part runs between Praia Vermelha and Morro da Urca, from where the second rises to the summit of the 1,299-foot Sugarloaf Mountain.
1.3 miNW
Beach
Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
34 min walk • Flamengo is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Urca, Rio de Janeiro
18 min walk • Urca is a traditional and wealthy residential neighborhood with nearly 7,000 inhabitants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although most of the neighborhood dates from the 1920s, parts of it are much older.
1.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Morro da Babilônia, Rio de Janeiro
38 min walk • The Morro da Babilônia is a hill in the Leme neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, separating Copacabana beach from Botafogo. It is home to a favela known by the same name, as well as the favela Chapéu Mangueira. Morro da Babilônia is an environmentally protected area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortaleza de São João?

Nearby attractions include Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk), Urca, Rio de Janeiro (18 min walk), Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro (18 min walk).

How to get to Fortaleza de São João by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortaleza de São João:

Aerialway

Pão de Açucar • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (11 min walk)
Morro da Urca • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (21 min walk)