Forte das Cinco Pontas, Recife

Name: Forte das Cinco Pontas
Address: Praca das Cinco Pontas s/n, Recife, 50020-500, Brazil
Telephone: 081 3355-9540

#34 among attractions in Recife

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Forte das Cinco Pontas (address: Praca das Cinco Pontas s/n) is a place located in Recife (Pernambuco state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 8°4'18"S latitude and 34°52'51"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Forte das Cinco Pontas is a short distance from the following public transport stations: 180021 (bus, 2 min walk), Recife (metro, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Ricardo Brennand Institute (museum, 7 min walk), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock (church, 7 min walk), Mercado de São José (market, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 8°4'18"S, 34°52'51"W

Address

Praca das Cinco Pontas s/nRPA1 (São José)Recife 50020-500 Brazil

Contact

081 3355-9540

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Recife

Day trips

Forte das Cinco Pontas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mercado de São José, Shopping Boa Vista, Paço Alfândega, Santa Isabel Theater.

~1550 ftNE
Market
Mercado de São José, Recife
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1 miNW
8°3'33"S • 34°53'12"W
Shopping Boa Vista, Recife
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0.7 miNE
8°3'53"S • 34°52'26"W
Paço Alfândega, Recife
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0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Santa Isabel Theater, Recife
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~1330 ftNE
Stately place for art and history exhibits
Ricardo Brennand Institute, Recife
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0.5 miN
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Military, Recife
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Observation decks and towers, Observatories and planetariums
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1 miNE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, Recife
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1.3 miN
Universities and schools
Unicap, Recife
32 min walk • The Catholic University of Pernambuco in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, is a Catholic University, private and non-profit, run by the Society of Jesus.
~1800 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Co-Cathedral of Recife, Recife
9 min walk • The Co-Cathedral of St. Peter of Clerics Also Recife Co-Cathedral It is a Catholic church located in the city of Recife, state of Pernambuco in the South American country of Brazil.
~1380 ftNE
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock, Recife
7 min walk • The Nossa Senhora de Penha or the Basilica da Penha is a Roman Catholic religious basilica located in the city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Belonging to the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, in the archdiocese of Olinda and Recife, its patron is the Virgin of the Rock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Forte das Cinco Pontas open?

Forte das Cinco Pontas is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Forte das Cinco Pontas?

Nearby attractions include Ricardo Brennand Institute, Recife (7 min walk), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock, Recife (7 min walk), Co-Cathedral of Recife, Recife (9 min walk), Patió de São Pedro, Recife (9 min walk).

How to get to Forte das Cinco Pontas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte das Cinco Pontas:

Bus

180021 • Lines: 101, 107, 116, 116-A, 117 (2 min walk)
Terminal Intermunicipal Dantas Barreto • Lines: 166, Carpina - Recife, Goiana - Recife, Recife - Carpina (5 min walk)

Metro

Recife • Lines: 1, 2, 3 (9 min walk)
Joana Bezerra • Lines: 1, 2, 3 (26 min walk)