Fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra

The fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra is covered with many secrets and legends, which talk about the mysterious ghosts that supposedly live here.

This fortress looks very beautiful against the background of Guanabara Bay, so you should definitely take a boat trip along the bay. On the other side of the bay you can see Sugar Head and the famous view of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

The fortress was built in the XVI century. In 1870, the fortress acquired its appearance. At this time it was expanded, adding the Fort of St. Joseph and other buildings.

Now in the fortress, in addition to excursion rooms, there are rooms that are rented for various events. To visit the fortress, you need to know the time of its visit in advance, since the building is located far enough from the city center.