Reis Magos Fortress
Reis Magos Fortress
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Take a free tour of this well-maintained fortress built to protect Brazil from foreign invaders in the 17th century.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Maria F
Natal, RN6 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
The place could have more infrastructure. However, the view from the upper level is nice! Lack of translation at least of the main history (a resume) and irregular stairs. I can't remember if there is another access to the upper level ... Please, ask before going there.
Written December 4, 2014
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Randless
Chemnitz, Germany289 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
The Fort of the Three Wise Men has in star shape architecture and was built on the reefs. A little history of Brazil and the world can be found there. The guides are volunteers and the amount paid is at the discretion of the visitor.
Written April 26, 2014
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Peer
Pinerolo, Italy106 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
You need to read first what happened there. If you read and understand, the visit becomes better.
From there you also have some good views. It's an excelent place to take wonderful pictures. Take some time to see the park around there and the small animals.
From there you also have some good views. It's an excelent place to take wonderful pictures. Take some time to see the park around there and the small animals.
Written December 19, 2013
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audir825
Huntington Beach, CA51 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Well, I went there to see the fortress and to be honest it was not what I expected. The forte is very old and has old cannons on the top and the view was great. I am not into old things and history. Great view and good pictures and you can see the outline of Natal.
Written January 14, 2018
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ColoradoCapsFan
Colorado Springs, CO7 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
Despite 20,000 visitors being in town for the World Cup, the fort was closed. I realize that Brasil played later this day, but it is only your most famous attraction. The fort is on a beautiful beach and in a spectacular location, though it appears small and run down from the outside. The beach/sand bar out to it was fun for the kids.
Written July 28, 2014
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David K
12 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
Very interesting and picturesque fortress from 1599, well preserved! The inaguration-day, 25th of december, gave name to the whole city, Natal = Christmas. You must go there but do not ecpect a high-tech museum of European standard, but a very nice place for contemplation and for the true feeling of the wings of history. Sadly almost no information in english.
Written November 2, 2017
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DB-Raw
Santa Fe, NM1,145 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Situated way out on an artificial spit, this fort offers a history lesson as well as a beautiful vista out on the ocean and back to the city. Reconstruction was happening during my visit but nearly every room was open to explore. It's not a big fort, but the fact that is is right above the surf zone makes it special, more so if you are there when the tide comes in.
Written November 9, 2014
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ajaceman
Vancouver550 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
So named because construction started on January 6, 1598 (the day of the Three Wise Men) this fort, with its gleaming white castellated walls complete with replica cannons stands watch where the Rio Potengi flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It is well worth a look, although it is a bit of a hike to get to, and contains within its walls everything you might expect to find in a fort that is over 400 years old - jail cells, crews quarters, a gunpowder room, gift shop and the three wise men perched beside the well. Pay a small fee to enter and enjoy your visit.
Written October 12, 2013
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Togo999
5 contributions
Nov 2012 • Business
An important place in Natal history, interesting history but unfortunately not a single word in english. I had a guide to translate. Definitely worth a visit but bring someone who knows portugese.
Written November 21, 2012
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Senhorpowers
293 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Really liked this fort. I've seen a few now in Brazil and this is in good condition and worth the walk. Great on a sunny day with the tide out.
Written August 18, 2018
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AgustĂn Gudiño
Cordoba, Argentina
Buenas, veo muchos comentarios que afirman que la fortaleza esta cerrada por reparaciones por lo menos hasta la fecha de octubre del 2019, alguien sabe si para diciembre del mismo año estará abierto? Y el precio de la entrada?
Written December 2, 2019
Está fechado para visitação? Sei que tem uma longa caminhada até o Forte, tem algum tipo de segurança no local?
Written May 5, 2019
Quando o visitamos, bati algumas fotos. Ao ve-las fiquei impressionado com algumas figuras fantasmagóricas que apareceram em uma das fotos, e que não estavam lá quando registrei. Como fiquei apavorado acabei apagando, senão mandaria para que vissem.
Já ouviram falar algo semelhante sobre o calabouço? Um dos funcionários nós informou que havia um lugar com óleo fervendo que era jogado sobre os que conseguiam invadir o forte.
Podem me indicar bibliografia sobre o acima exposto?
José Carlos Storelli
Written November 22, 2018
Fui a Ponta Negra e soube de pessoas diferentes durante a viagem diversas histórias de assalto no local, inclusive a buggueira que fez meu passeio das dunas alertou que estavam havendo assaltos até a grupos grandes de excursão. Cuidado a quem resolver ir...
Written April 2, 2018
Fui hoje (4/3/2018) e estava funcionando normalmente.
Written March 4, 2018
hola : Tengo programado ir a Natal en Octubre y estoy viendo todavĂa cuantos dĂas y las excursiones. Algunos dicen que la entrada del fuerte es gratuita, pero en una página que vi decĂa que los domingos es gratuita, y que los lunes estĂ cerrado . No habla del valor de la entrada de los demás dĂas Âż alguien sabe sobre esto ? Âż el resto de los dĂas cobran entrada ? . Gracias
Norma
Written April 9, 2017
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