Forte de Copacabana was built on the promontory at the southern end of Copa Beach the offers magnificent views back over the entire sweep of Praia de Copacabana. The fort was built in 1914 as a defensive site to protect the city and a museum now offers a history of the site, but signage only in Portuguese limited our understanding.... More 

The place is beautiful, very good to relax and drink a coffee while you enjoy the sea view. I love it! As I live in Copacabana, I've been there several times and don't get tired of it. If you're arround and want to see that perfect summer's sunset, that's the place. The coffee shop in there is not the best,... More 

GUn Galleries well preserved and interesting. Turrets good places to take thE sun. Great places to eat but May have too wait.

You do not have to go sailing to see Copacabana Beach from the Ocean - you can do it in the comfort of the Fort of Copacabana. Here you will find a military museum, an art gallery, music performed at sun-set (check program before going) and the almost original seventeen century cannons. A wonderful cafe where sometimes there is a... More 

Very interesting nice place to visit although at the time no English writing so missed a lot of information. Still had a nice day between the 2 Rio beaches interesting

You can get some of Rio's feeling going to Forte de Copacabana. Amazing view, part of our history, ocean nearby, and to finish you visit (or to start) is mandatory to have breakfest at Confeitaria Colombo enjoying all the above. The breakfest part is just my opinion, however highly recommended and don't get updet about the queue, it is totally... More 

Impressive fortress and 30cm canon made by Krupp. Nice outdoor eating under trees with Nice view of the copacabana and wave riders. Long lines. Minimal entrance fee. Cash only. Shoes required.

Good place for see and learn war history of Brasil. But almost NO info on english 😞 but good weiw from there ☺

The place is nice and easy to walk around. You can relax overlooking the Copacabana beach. The history museum has no signage in English or any other language other than Portuguese.