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Forte de São Brás

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Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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Museum· Castle· Tourist attraction· Fortress

Forte de São Brás Reviews | Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Forte de São Brás is located in Ponta Delgada, Portugal on R. Eng. Abel Ferin Coutinho 10. Forte de São Brás is rated 4.4 out of 5 in the category museum in Portugal.

Address

R. Eng. Abel Ferin Coutinho 10

Amenities

Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Carla Raposo

The entrance fee is 3 euros per adult and 1 euro per kid. So it's fairly cheap. Once in the museum there are no clear directions and you figure it out as you go. Most of the things you see are identified but there is no one there to guide you or to answer questions. Part of the fort is moldy and very humid which made us not want to spend much time in there. The highly was visiting the roof of the fort which allows us to have a good view on the port and the city.

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Mitch Sprague

For the 3 Euro entrance fee this place is an excellent value and if you're interested in history and the military you shouldn't miss this place. Enter through the gate of the fortress and there's a room to the right to purchase a ticket. Look up. From there pass through to the left to take a look at a selection of anti-aircraft weapons and a pair of early Uni-mogs. Through to the right are a series of rooms and tunnels displaying assorted infantry weapons and uniforms. It's really quite good and definitely worth the price. After looking through the rooms take the stairs or ramp to the top of the fortress to see the installation guns looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, after leaving the fortress go around to the street and have a look at the First World War memorial. Highly recommended.

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Eyup Aciktepe

Ponta Delgada is a museum worth visiting .. ️

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Joel Avery

Lots to see here. Most of it is inside, so pick a rainy day and take your time. Unfortunately, this museum favours quantity over depth of information. So, lots to see, but not much background on its role in history. There are guns, medical equipment, communication, etc. And, it's all in an old fort!

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SUNJIDA AFRIN

Bus stop is infront of the fort to lagoa and furnace. Timetable can be found at the stop

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Jose Faria

You get to see a lot for just 3 per adult and 2 for under 14 year old. It's an old fort and the exposition is well thought, taking you through the different rooms using the old tunnels of the fort. You will be able to learn a lot about the first World War and the involvement of the Azores in the war. Massive display of rifles and firearms showing the evolution of warfare on the Portuguese Armed Forces, also some army vehicles on display but not many of them. The Ultramar War, the colonies war, is also a big part of the museum, you will see the firearms used in the war, which battalions fought in the war and also which colonies they were fighting. Definitely recommended place to visit it will keep you entertained for more than a couple hours.

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Vanessa Browning

Although l didn't enter the museum as l am a pacifist and wasn't over enthusiastic to learn about the military history l did enjoy wandering around the fort and appreciated it's historical value to the island.

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Grace Camara

Everyone needs to see it to believe the beauty that as to offer

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