FORTALEZA DE NOSSA SENHORA DOS PRAZERES
The only 18th-century military monument in Paraná
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ABOUT
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres is the only 18th-century military monument in Paraná and a National Historic and Artistic Heritage Site. Built between 1767 and 1769 to protect Baía de Paranaguá from Spanish invasions and pirates, its 1.5-meter-thick walls preserve English and Portuguese cannons from the 18th and 19th centuries. The complex includes the Labirinto dos Canhões at the top of the hill, World War II trenches, the visitor center and a panoramic viewpoint. It's a 3.7 km flat trail from Nova Brasília (1h) or 10 minutes by boat.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
- •Only 18th-century military monument in Paraná
- •English and Portuguese cannons from the 18th and 19th centuries
- •Labirinto dos Canhões at the top of the hill
- •World War II trenches
- •Panoramic viewpoint of the bay
💡 TIPS
- •Combine with Praia da Fortaleza — it's a full day
- •The boat is more comfortable than the trail (R$15-25)
- •Visit the visitor center (9am-5pm)
- •The beach trail (4h) is more beautiful than the inland trail
- •Bring water and sunscreen — no shade on the trail
LOCATION
📜 HISTORY
built: 1767-1769
function: Protection of Baía de Paranaguá
status: National Historic and Artistic Heritage Site
wall Thickness: 1.5 meter
INFORMATION
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