Forte dos Reis Magos
fort · 1628 · Natal, BR · Francisco Frias de Mesquita
Forte dos Reis Magos (Natal, Brazil) dates from 1628. The catalogue names Francisco Frias de Mesquita as the architect. The date falls within the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of architecture.
The client was Philip II of Spain. The building was inaugurated in 1628. The building is protected as heritage asset listed by IPHAN and Heritage of Portuguese Influence.
The catalogue has 2 more buildings by Francisco Frias de Mesquita. 2 other buildings on this site lie within 25 kilometres; the nearest is Arena das Dunas, 8.1 km away.