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Fortaleza, Maputo ranks among the popular tourist attractions in Maputo. Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique and is known for its charming atmosphere and rich historical tradition. The Fortaleza, Maputo is one such historical site which attracts thousands of tourists. The site is also an important for various research and educational projects.

The Fortaleza in Maputo is located at the in the outskirts of the city near the Port Of Fisheries. The port shaped like a quadrangle is magnificent to look at from a distance. Various guided Maputo tours are undertaken to the fort. Travelers can also hire cars and taxis which ply between the city center and the fort. The tourists are assisted by guides who provide interesting information about Fortaleza, Maputo.

The Fortaleza as built by the Dutch in the year 1721. The fort consisted of a pentagonal format but one of the buildings was destroyed by the pirates. The fort was later revamped by the Portuguese during the year 1781. A new military colony named The Fort of our Lady of Conception was added to the fort. The fort is built with a blend of stone and lime which adds a unique color to it.

The Fortaleza, Maputo has a beautiful quadrangular plant. The plant was built with masonry of red bricks. There is only one gate in the fort which leads to the central courtyard. The central courtyard has a square which leads to various buildings and sections of the fort. There are beautiful statues of administrative and military leaders of the country in the courtyard.

The Fortaleza in Maputo also houses 2 well known museums of Maputo. The well known yellow house in the fort houses the Museum of the Currency of Mozambique. Travelers can visit the museum to see the rich history of the origin and usage of currencies from the ancient times to the present age. The Current Strong Building houses the Museum of Military History. The museum is managed by the Eduardo Mondlane University. The museum exhibits various relics and artifacts relating to the history of the military and defense forces of the country.

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