Forte dos Reis Magos | |
Location: | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte |
Country: | Brazil |
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Pushpin Map: | Brazil |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Forte dos Reis Magos in Brazil |
Pushpin Label: | Forte dos Reis Magos |
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.