Established in 1922, the National Museum of History is one of the most important museums in Brazil, housing over 287,000 items in its collection, including the richest collection of coins and medals in Latin America. The museum building was formerly the Forte de Santiago (Santiago Fortress), which once defended the strategic Calabouço Point (Ponta do Calabouco) in Rio de Janeiro.
Brasília, Brazil
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