The Fortaleza da Barra do Rio Grande, popularly known as the Forte dos Reis Magos or Fortaleza dos Reis Magos (Fortress of Three Wise Men), is a fortress located in the city of Natal in the Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian state of Rio Grande do Norte

Rio Grande do Norte

Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal...

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The fortress was the first milestone of the city - founded on 25 December 1599 - on the right side of the bar of the Potengi River

Potengi River

The Potenji River , meaning "river of the shrimps" in Tupi, is the principal river in the state of Rio Grande do Norte . Its delta, that discharges in the coastline of Natal, was soon discovered by the first colonists that used to penetrate into the territory with their vessels...

 (today near the Newton Navarro bridge

Newton Navarro bridge

The Newton Navarro Bridge, is one of the biggest cable-stayed bridge of Brazil located in the city of Natal, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte...

). It received its name based on the date of commencement of its construction, 6 January 1598, at Epiphany Catholic calendar.