These are large guns that have sufficient range to hold off any vessel in the bay. Behind, you can see the entrance. There is a tiny, but excellent museum in the left wing (no photos).
Old town Belem
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These are large guns that have sufficient range to hold off any vessel in the bay. Behind, you can see the entrance. There is a tiny, but excellent museum in the left wing (no photos). |
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Seen from the wall above the roof of the main building, it is clear that this perfectly positioned fortress controls the entire bay. |
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From the walls one has definitely interesting views of the harbor area, the tourist cops had warned me away from. And, indeed, tourists, even from Brazil, did not venture there. |
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Outside, in front of the main entrance, the inevitable model shoot. Girl on bench. |
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Of course you knew, I had to go, however, briefly. I can picture this when the street market is in full swing. |
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It is a very dicey area, but also quite fascinating. The blue building is a large market hall. |
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