Passeio Público
Passeio Público (Praça dos Mártires)
One of Brazil's oldest city parks, with century-old trees, sculptures and a seaview platform. It was formerly known as Martyrs' Square.
Passeio Público was established in the 19th century and was originally called Praça dos Mártires (Martyrs' Square), in memory of patriots executed during the 1824 Confederation of the Equator uprising. It is Fortaleza's oldest park. Inside are a baobab tree said to be several hundred years old, 19th-century European sculptures and a seaview platform overlooking the old port. There is a café and small weekend events. Admission is free. The park sits on the west side of the old fort in the historic district and can be combined on foot with the Ceará Museum and the Central Market.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
- Centro de Turismo do Ceará (EMCETUR)
- Mercado Central de Fortaleza
- Catedral Metropolitana de Fortaleza
- Museu do Ceará
- Pinacoteca do Ceará
- Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura
- Theatro José de Alencar