Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
The Forte dos Reis Magos or Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, 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. It received its name based on the date of commencement of its construction, 6 January 1598, at Epiphany Catholic calendar.
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