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Forte dos Reis Magos
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil
Forte dos Reis Magos
Forte dos Reis MagosLocation of Forte dos Reis Magos in Brazil
Coordinates	5°45′23″S 35°11′41″W / 5.756389°S 35.194722°W / -5.756389; -35.194722 -->
Site history
Built	1599 (1599)
National Historic Heritage of Brazil
Designated	1949
Reference no.	394

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.

References

External links

• Forte dos Reis Magos in: Fortalezas.org

v t e Visitor attractions in Natal
Monuments / landmarks	Forte dos Reis Magos Newton Navarro Bridge
Beaches	Ponta Negra Redinha Areia Preta Praia dos Artistas Praia do Meio Praia do Forte
Buildings	Our Lady of the Presentation Cathedral Alberto Maranhão Theatre
Stadiums	Arena das Dunas Frasqueirão
Parks / public squares	Natal Dunes State Park Natal City Park
Events	Carnatal

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