To be used as one of the vertices of the defensive triangle planned by Brigadier José da Silva Paes, the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa began to be built in 1740 and was completed four years later. In 1765, the São Caetano Battery was attached to the fortress, with the function of increasing protection on the east side, on the beaches of Jurerê e Canasvieiras. The São Caetano Battery was designed by Sergeant Major Francisco José da Rocha during the government of Francisco de Souza e Menezes.
After the Spanish invasion of 1777, the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa was practically abandoned and only when it was declared a National Historical and Artistic Heritage, in 1938, which began to receive small restoration works. Through the Fortalezas Project, in 1989, the Federal University of Santa Catarina became and remains responsible for its maintenance and administration. In 1987, the area was registered as an archaeological site and, three years later, Ufsc ended the excavation processes at the site.
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what do you see there
Battery of São Caetano: Small fort built to increase security in the eastern part of the fortress.
Troop Barracks: The former place of the troop of soldiers gives way, today, to the lacemakers who produce and sell bobbin lace.
Commander's House: Two-story townhouse that also curiously houses the Gunpowder Store. The Casa do Comandante exhibits “The Daily Life of the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa - Aspects of Food” which shows the eating habits of those who lived in the fortress. In addition to it, Casa do Comandante also exhibits pieces found in archaeological excavations carried out since 1987.
Gunpowder Magazine: It houses an exhibition of photographs that tell the story of the restoration of the fortress.
Saint Joseph's Chapel: It was the first building to be restored by Ufsc in the fortress, as it is still used by the local community.
Water source: The region's drinking water supply comes from a water source outside the walls.
Praia do Forte: Located between the beaches of Jurerê Internacional and Daniela, the beach has a long strip of sand, calm waters and pleasant temperatures. See all the details on our special page for Forte beach.
Location and access method
The São José da Ponta Grossa Fortress is located in Forte beach, north from Santa Catarina Island, about 25 km from the center from Florianopolis.
To get to the fortress, it is possible to go overland via Rodovia SC-401 and at km 13, at the Jurerê interchange, pass through Jurerê International, arriving at Praia do Forte.
Or go by sea and stop at Trapiche on Jurerê beach, which is 3 km from São José da Ponta Grossa.
The schooners, which do sea tours in the region, start from different points:
Florianopolis downtown: under the Hercílio Luz and Trapiche Bridge of Beira-mar Norte;
North of the Island: Canasvieiras and Sambaqui Beach;
Close to Florida: Governor Celso Ramos.
The tour lasts six hours and costs an average of R$45 per person.
Hours of Operation
Low season (April to November): daily from 9 am to 17 pm.
High season (December to March): daily from 9 am to 19 pm. Vessels will be able to dock on the island until 18:XNUMX.
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Admission: R$ 8 full and R$ 4 half-price (with identification).
Services
Restaurants
Stores of Souvenir
Hotels in Jurere
Public transport Praia do Forte line (from CISAN - Terminal de Santo Antônio de Lisboa)
Page written with information from the Multimedia Strongholds Project e Santa Catarina Island Fortresses Project.(48) 3721-8302/ (48) 3721-5118.
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