Castles & Forts in Brazil map & data
There are 135 castles and forts mapped in Brazil, spread over 20 states. The most are in Rio de Jeneiro (24), Sao Paulo (21) and Pernambuco (14). 78% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Palácio das Docas, Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios de Fernando de Noronha and Fortaleza de São José de Macapá.
Castles & Forts by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Jeneiro | 24 | 18% |
| Sao Paulo | 21 | 16% |
| Pernambuco | 14 | 10% |
| Santa Catarina | 13 | 9.6% |
| Bahia | 8 | 5.9% |
| Minas Gerais | 7 | 5.2% |
| Parana | 7 | 5.2% |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 7 | 5.2% |
| Ceara | 5 | 3.7% |
| Rio Granda do Norte | 5 | 3.7% |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 5 | 3.7% |
| Mato Grosso | 4 | 3.0% |
| Para | 3 | 2.2% |
| Amapa | 2 | 1.5% |
| Maranhao | 2 | 1.5% |
| Piaui | 2 | 1.5% |
| Roraima | 1 | 0.7% |
| Amazonas | 1 | 0.7% |
| Rondonia | 1 | 0.7% |
| Distrito Federal | 1 | 0.7% |
Notable castles and forts in Brazil
- Palácio das DocasPara · castle
- Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios de Fernando de Noronha45 m · fort
- Fortaleza de São José de MacapáAmapa · public building
- Forte Santo Antônio da Barra de São LuísMaranhao · fort
- Portal NO LIMITECeara · castle
- Castelo de BivarRio Granda do Norte · castle
- Fortim de São Francisco de OlindaOlinda · Pernambuco · castle
- Forte São LourencoBahia · fort
- Palácio da AlvoradaDistrito Federal · castle
- Castelo MonalisaMinas Gerais · castle
- Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres do IguatemiMato Grosso do Sul · fort
- Castelo MontebelloRio de Jeneiro · castle
- Castelo AlmansaSao Paulo · castle
- Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos PrazeresParana · fort
- Forte Dom Pedro IIRio Grande do Sul · castle
- Casa de RIO BRANCORio Branco · Rondonia · castle
- Forte de São JoaquimRoraima · fort
- Ruínas de ParicatubaAmazonas · castle
- CastelinhoPara · castle
- Forte Príncipe da Beiracastle
- RevelinAmapa · public building
- Palácio EpiscopalCeara · castle
- Castelo de Nova ParnamirimRio Granda do Norte · castle
- Castelo PergentinoPernambuco · castle
- Forte São PedroBahia · castle
- Castelo de ItaipavaRio de Jeneiro · castle
- Castelo FurlaniPederneiras · Sao Paulo · castle
- Colegio das irmãesPara · castle
- Castelo de Zé dos MontesRio Granda do Norte · castle
- Forte da CapoeiraBahia · fort
- Forte São MateusCabo Frio · Rio de Jeneiro · fort
- Castelo do José RicoSao Paulo · castle
- Forte de Monte SerratBahia · castle
- Forte Tamandaré da LageRio de Jeneiro · castle
- Forte de São MarceloBahia · castle
- Forte de CopacabanaRio de Jeneiro · fort
- Forte do BarbalhoBahia · fort
- Palácio ImperialPetrópolis · Rio de Jeneiro · castle
- Palácio do CateteRio de Jeneiro · yes
- Palácio de BrocoióRio de Jeneiro · 8.66 m · castle
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Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Brazil?
This layer holds 135 castles and forts in Brazil, the most of them in Rio de Jeneiro. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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