Fort São Mateus

           

The Fort São Mateus is situated at Fort Beach. The Fort was built in XVII century, by Portuguese, in order to protect “Cabo Frio’s Land” from attacks from English, French, Dutch and pirates. In century XX it was restored a lot of times, and even getting a museum, in 1978.

Fort São Mateus is a great sightsee, full of history. The construction didn’t change much through the years, lots of the cannons used in battles are still there facing the sea, and so is the cabin.

Its inside also remains the same. The House Of Command, the Troop Quarter, the kitchen, the House of Gunpowder and the cell, on lower level, are still there. It’s a stunning place to visit, with a view to Japanese’s Island and Fort Beach.