Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana
Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana
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The rowdy Copacabana is one of the most traditional and old areas from Rio de Janeiro. This neighbourhood is a blend of Brazilian soul - crowded, rowdy and traditional. This neighbourhood has a bit of everything: bars with music, pubs, street fairs, chaotic streets, and many shops. All these things and more live side-by-side. There are options for all price points and tastes. However, the most powerful draw in Copacabana is still the fantastic view of the coast and the incredible beaches.
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom54,676 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a small military museum located inside the military base Fort Copacabana.
There is a small entrance fee to the fort which includes the museum. We noticed many people just wanted to see the views, go to the cafes including a branch of the Confeitaria Colombo. They seemed to just skip the museum.
It is an interesting diversion going through the military history of Brazil since the arrival of the Portuguese.
There is a small entrance fee to the fort which includes the museum. We noticed many people just wanted to see the views, go to the cafes including a branch of the Confeitaria Colombo. They seemed to just skip the museum.
It is an interesting diversion going through the military history of Brazil since the arrival of the Portuguese.
Written September 23, 2020
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Jos L
Avelgem, Belgium235 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I was looking for confeitaria colombo. I didn’t know it was inside the fort. You pay only 6 reais to enter. Inside there are two restaurants. Good views from everywhere and a couple of historical expositions. Unfortunately everything is in Portuguese only.
I would recommend. It is cheap, nice view and the actual fort is impressive.
I would recommend. It is cheap, nice view and the actual fort is impressive.
Written January 26, 2020
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daisy742014
London, UK465 contributions
Nov 2019
Located just at the end of Copacabana beach, the entrance is patrolled and the ticket very cheap (6 reals for adults and students/concessions 3 reals), they accept cash only.
The view of the entire bay is stunning especially on a sunny day.
The museums is small, only 2 floors, however is very well assembled and kept, includes good exposition of materials and pieces of the Brazilian Army. All together brings up scenarios of important moments of the Brazilian history .Shame all the displays commentary is written in Portuguese, though with a bit of effort and previous knowledge of history it's possible to understand. Lifts were not in use during my visit.
Inside the fort there is also a small cafe Colombo where you can enjoy an afternoon coffee/tea or a quick bite.
Definitely the visit is interesting and worth especially during a rainy day in Rio.
The view of the entire bay is stunning especially on a sunny day.
The museums is small, only 2 floors, however is very well assembled and kept, includes good exposition of materials and pieces of the Brazilian Army. All together brings up scenarios of important moments of the Brazilian history .Shame all the displays commentary is written in Portuguese, though with a bit of effort and previous knowledge of history it's possible to understand. Lifts were not in use during my visit.
Inside the fort there is also a small cafe Colombo where you can enjoy an afternoon coffee/tea or a quick bite.
Definitely the visit is interesting and worth especially during a rainy day in Rio.
Written November 21, 2019
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Thomas J
Solroed Strand, Denmark24 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
The fort is cheap and has an amazing view the city and the beaches. It interesting to see how they live in the fort and how big the cannons were. The things are in Portuguese but it isn’t to it. Just go around and see everything. It’s worth a visit.
Written October 29, 2019
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Peter H
Mississauga, Canada336 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Copacabana Fort caters to the tourist who’s in search of a great view of Rio along with learning about Brazilian history. Entrance is quite inexpensive and one can easily spend couple of hours learning about the military history of Brazil and then take great panoramic pictures of Copacabana Beach overseeing the Sugar Loaf in the background.
Written August 28, 2019
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JBtravel66
Key Largo, FL526 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Great view from Copacabana beach and bay
Good to walk trough and enjoy view.
Grab a snack at Colombo confectioners wonderful pastries.
You need a ticket to get in about $5 reais
Good to walk trough and enjoy view.
Grab a snack at Colombo confectioners wonderful pastries.
You need a ticket to get in about $5 reais
Written August 11, 2019
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clementvillemont
Trois-Rivieres, Canada27 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Beautifull place to rest, have a drink, enjoy the view on copacabana. Drinks are pricey tough and the best table get taken fast
Written June 12, 2019
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Ros T
Devizes, UK479 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
You can get good views back to the beach and Sugar Loaf mountain from here and there are plenty of benches to rest on as well as a number of nice looking cafes. The museum itself is made up of several areas but as there was no English information, we didn't spend too long looking at it.
Written February 17, 2019
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MarcoTRibeiro
Rio de Janeiro, RJ102 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
You can not believe that you can find here. Security place, excelente restaurants. You can lunch of dinner seeing on of most beautiful postcard of Copacabana beach. The Confeitaria Colombo is one most traditional restaurante and offer delicious plates.
Written February 15, 2019
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rama1
Melbourne, Australia1,038 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Dirt cheep entry fee, 6 real only.
Start with the English subtitled video for an excellent overview.
No English signage on the displays but you can get the gist easily enough.
The battery tour is very interesting.
Start with the English subtitled video for an excellent overview.
No English signage on the displays but you can get the gist easily enough.
The battery tour is very interesting.
Written February 9, 2019
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Onde estacionar mais próximo do Forte
Sheila
11 contributions
no forte não tem estacionamento suficiente, vi alguns carros entrando mas não sei especificar se tinham adesivos de cadeirantes ou idosos. O forte fica na praia, no local não visualisei pontos para estacionamento. Mas nas ruas próximas é provável que tenha estacionamento. Em frente à praia há vagas disponibilizadas mas está sempre cheio.
Adulto pode entrar de bermuda?
Flávio J
Sao Luis, MA56 contributions
Sim, mas deve preferir as bermudas maiores e comportadas, não pega bem ir de bermuda curta tipo calção.
Alessandra M
Rio de Janeiro, RJ26 contributions
Boa tarde , alguém poderia me informar o valor da entrada , estou tentando ligar mais cai direto no fax, obrigada
L_Y_S_R-J
Rio de Janeiro, RJ312 contributions
Professores não pagam, alunos da rede pública quando agendados também não pagam. Militares não pagam.
Para o público em geral R$6,00 e meia entrada para estudantes e idosos.
pauloX5777NS
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Tem estacionamento?
RobertaWescler
Barra do Pirai, RJ62 contributions
No Forte é só para os militares, mas nas ruas próximas você encontra local.
PolymSousa
Campinas, SP555 contributions
tem visita guiada?
Heloisa L
Sao Paulo, SP329 contributions
Quando estive lá não tinha mas acho que existam pessoas para mais informações se for necessário.
Existem placas informativas.
Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
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- Hotels near Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana:
- (0.26 mi) Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
- (0.30 mi) Orla Copacabana Hotel
- (0.39 mi) Rio Guest House ( Marta's Guest House)
- (0.46 mi) Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
- (0.41 mi) Emiliano Rio
- Restaurants near Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana:
- (0.06 mi) Café 18 do Forte
- (0.10 mi) Confeitaria Colombo
- (0.24 mi) Tropìk Beach Club
- (0.33 mi) Marine Resto
- (0.33 mi) Coa&Co Cafe