The Copacabana Fort is that charming little place in Rio that you can’t miss.
On the left corner of the beach (height of Post 6), it was built in the beginning of the 20th century to protect the city.
Today, as a cultural space, it is known as the Army Historical Museum and Copacabana Fort and receives about thirty-five thousand people a month.
Fortification
One of the main attractions is the Fortification with external walls facing the sea, 12 meters thick, which houses the German Krupp cannons,
seated on armored and revolving domes. There are two 305 mm cannons, which could reach targets 23 km away, two 190 mm cannons and two 75 mm cannon towers.
Cafés
The good thing is to sit down in the cafes that the fort houses and enjoy the incredible view to Sugar Loaf and Copacabana Beach.
The Copacabana Fort is open from Tuesday to Sunday and holidays, from 10am to 7:30pm (Army Historical Museum, Fortification and exhibitions until 6pm).
Tickets cost R$ 6 and R$ 3 (half), but the entrance is free on Tuesdays!