Forte dos Reis Magos
The Forte dos Reis Magos or Fortaleza dos Reis Magos (Fortress of the Three Wise Men) is a fortress located in the city of Natal in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte.
The fortress was the first milestone of the city – founded on 25 December 1599 – on the right side of the bar of the Potengi River (today near the Newton Navarro bridge). It received its name based on the date of commencement of its construction, 6 January 1598, at Epiphany Catholic calendar.
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External links
- Forte dos Reis Magos in: Fortalezas.org
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Portuguese name in italics and geographical location (between parenthesis)
5°45′23″S 35°11′41″W / 5.75639°S 35.19472°W / -5.75639; -35.19472
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