Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim Fortress

A Fortress of Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim, located on the island of Anhatomirim, was the main fortification of the old defensive system of the island of Santa Catarina, designed and built by the Portuguese brigadier José da Silva Paes from 1739. Sao Jose da Ponta Grossa, San Antonio de Ratones e Our Lady of Conception of Araçatuba.

See also: Anhatomirim Island

In 1938, the Fortress of Anhatomirim was declared a National Historical and Artistic Heritage, remaining years in total abandonment until it was rediscovered and restored in the 70s and 80s, when it passed to the custody and maintenance of the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Currently, the fortresses of Santa Catarina, managed by the Federal University, constitute one of the largest and best preserved sets of military architecture in Brazil, and one of the main points of tourist attraction in Santa Catarina.

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The Anhatomirim Fortress was the seat of the first government of the Captaincy of Santa Catarina, the first to be adopted by Ufsc, in 1979, and also the first to be restored. In addition, it currently receives approximately 65% ​​of the contingent of more than 200 people from all over the world who visit the fortresses annually.

what do you see there

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Troop Barracks: A construction of great prominence that represents the height of the grandeur of the works of Silva Paes. The classic style, determined by straight contours, colonial tiles and twelve one-story arcades present such a refinement of proportions and details that it was rarely mentioned by European travelers in their diaries.

Cover: Of oriental influence, access is via a limestone staircase (a rare type of limestone that occurs in Portugal).

Commander's House:  It is of the chamber and chain type; a kind of townhouse quite common in the houses of the administration of Colonial Brazil. This house was the first seat of the Government of Santa Catarina, where Silva Paes lived.

Traveling cultural and artistic exhibitions: Among them, photo exhibition Fortress of Santa Cruz - Retrospective at the Commander's House.

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Location and access to Santa Cruz Fortress 

The Fortress is located on the Island of Anhatomirim, at the entrance to the North Bay, Municipality of Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina.

This Fortress can be reached by means of Schooner tour companies, which make maritime tours in the region, departing from different points:
Florianopolis downtown: underneath Hercílio Luz Bridge and Trapiche da North Sea;
North of the Island: Beach of Canasvieiras e sambaqui;
Close to Florida: Governor Celso Ramos.

The tour lasts six hours and costs an average of R$45 per person.

Another great option to get to know Anhatomirim Island are the speedboat rides, which allow you to customize your commute and fun time.

It is still possible to reach the place by leaving the BR-101, at km 185, Tijuquinhas, next to the bridge over the Camarão river, and traveling about 8 km to Praia do Antenor, where there is always a boatman available for the crossing of approximately 600 m to Anhatomirim Island.

Hours of Operation 

Low season (April to November): daily from 9 am to 17 pm.
High season (December to March): daily from 9 am to 19 pm. Vessels will be able to dock on the island until 18:XNUMX.

input values

Admission: R$ 8 full and R$ 4 half-price (with identification).
Double ticket (visit to Ratones and Anhatomirim): R$ 10 full and R$ 5 half-price (with identification).

Services

The Fortress has the following services:

Restaurant and snack bar;
Store souvenir;
Public telephone.

Written page with information from the Coordination of Fortresses on the Island of Santa Catarina.
http://www.fortalezas.ufsc.br/fortalezasanhatomirim
http://fortalezas.org/index.php?ct=fortaleza&id_fortaleza=1
(48) 3721-8302/ (48) 3721-5118.