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

#49 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: Recife City Museum (museum, 1 min walk), Ricardo Brennand Institute (museum, 7 min walk), Galo da Madrugada (specialty museum, 7 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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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Mercado de São José, Paço Alfândega, Santa Isabel Theater, Ricardo Brennand Institute.

~1550 ftNE
Market
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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 Recife City Museum, Recife (1 min walk), Ricardo Brennand Institute, Recife (7 min walk), Galo da Madrugada, Recife (7 min walk), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock, Recife (7 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)