Pilar Travel Guide

Ilha de Itamaraca

#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.
#Pernambuco #Brasil #Brazil #Fort The Fort of Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, better known as Forte Orange, is located on the island of Itamaracá on the northern coast of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It was built in taipa by the Dutch in 1631. In 1654, with the defeat of the Dutch, it was in ruins. Later, in 1696, it was rebuilt by the Portuguese, in stone. The old Flemish symbols were exchanged for the arms of the Kingdom of Portugal which are engraved on the gate. Today, the space is occupied by a museum with archaeological fragments found in excavations and panels with reproductions of maps of the time. O Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá, mais conhecido como Forte Orange, localiza-se na ilha de Itamaracá no  litoral norte do estado de Pernambuco, no Brasil. Foi construído, em taipa, pelos holandeses em 1631. Em 1654, com a derrota dos holandeses, ficou em ruinas. Mais tarde, em 1696, foi reconstruído pelos portugueses, em pedra. Os antigos símbolos flamengos foram trocados pelas armas do Reino de Portugal que estão gravadas sobre o portão. Hoje, o espaço é ocupado por um museu com fragmentos arqueológicos encontrados em escavações e painéis com reproduções de mapas da época.

Popular places to visit

Fort Orange

Find out about the history of Ilha de Itamaraca when you spend time at Fort Orange. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Fort Orange

Top hotels in Pilar

Orange Praia Hotel

Orange Praia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av.do Forte Orange, s/n Ilha de Itamaraca PE
The price is 2.169.579 ₫ per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
2.169.579 ₫
2.278.058 ₫ total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ilha de Itamaraca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Orange Praia Hotel
Villa Park Hotel Recife

Villa Park Hotel Recife

3.5 out of 5
Av. João de Barros, 886 Recife PE
The price is 1.286.651 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.286.651 ₫
1.350.983 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and University ...
Villa Park Hotel Recife
Motto By Hilton Recife

Motto By Hilton Recife

2.5 out of 5
R. Domingos José Martins, 33 Recife PE
The price is 1.634.368 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
1.634.368 ₫
1.667.056 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Embaixada de Pernambuco - ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Quarto limpo, equipado e aconchegante. Ótima localização. Restaurante muito bom com uma vista excelente!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Motto By Hilton Recife
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

3 out of 5
Rua da Aurora, 225 Recife PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 630.997 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
630.997 ₫
662.547 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,115 reviews)
Staff is so helpful

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46 Recife PE
The price is 4.053.233 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
4.053.233 ₫
4.134.298 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market are located ...
Novotel Recife Marina
VilaHotell Recife - antigo NovoHotell Recife

VilaHotell Recife - antigo NovoHotell Recife

3.5 out of 5
Rua Henrique Dias, 70 Recife PE
The price is 1.406.756 ₫ per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
1.406.756 ₫
1.477.094 ₫ total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
it would have been nove to have better quality soap and and maybe some bottled water.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

VilaHotell Recife - antigo NovoHotell Recife
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Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos

Though Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pontal do Jaguaribe Beach and Praia de Catuama.

Loteamento Enseada dos Golfinhos

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