Map of the Situation of the Three Main Fortresses On the Inlet Entrance of Rio De Janeiro. (Plano Da Cituação Das Tres Principaes Fortalezas Da Entrada Da Barra Do Rio De Janeiro) 1764

Old map of Brazil, Rio De Janeiro.

This 1764 map shows three fortresses located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in Guanabara Bay: Fortaleza de São João da Barra do Rio de Janeiro, Forte de Santa Cruz da Barra, and Forte de Laje. Located on a rocky outcropping at the entrance to the bay, Santa Cruz da Barra was built by the French in 1555. The Portuguese expelled the French from Guanabara Bay in 1567 and took over the fortress, which they used to control the entrance to the bay.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• Original resource extent: 1 manuscript map : color ; 54 x 75 centimeters.
• Original resource at: National Library of Brazil.
• Content in Portuguese.
• Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

Map Subjects

Brazil

Fort Tamandaré (Rio De Janeiro Brazil)

Fortress Of Santa Cruz Da Barra (Rio De Janeiro Brazil)

Fortress Of St. John (Rio De Janeiro Brazil)

Forts And Fortifications

Guanabara Bay (Brazil)

Manuscript Maps

Rio De Janeiro

1764

Map Tags

1764

Brazil

Fort Tamandaré (Rio De Janeiro Brazil)

Fortress Of Santa Cruz Da Barra (Rio De Janeiro Brazil)

Fortress Of St. John (Rio De Janeiro Brazil)

Forts And Fortifications

Guanabara Bay (Brazil)

Manuscript Maps

Map

Rio De Janeiro