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Map of Paraíba from 1639 – A splendid map of the Paraíba region and the defensive forts at the mouth of the Paraíba River. The map illustrates the Dutch invasion of Portuguese territory and shows the Dutch fleet filling the river and the defending armies marching along the roads. A large and very decorative inset shows the entire coast from R. Peguihuga to Bahia de Todos Sanctos. “Representation of the city and fort of Paraíba in the landscape of Brasilia”, Merian, Matthaus
Map of Paraíba from 1639
A splendid map of the Paraíba region and the defensive forts at the mouth of the Paraíba River.
The map illustrates the Dutch invasion of Portuguese territory, showing the Dutch fleet filling the river and the defending armies marching along the roads.
A large and very decorative inset shows the entire coast from R. Peguihuga to Bahia de Todos Sanctos. “Illustration of the city and fort of Paraíba in the landscape of Brasilia”, Merian, Matthaus
Map of Paraíba from 1639 – Historical Map of Brazil
Written by Willy Sievert
Editor of Bahia.ws since its founding in 2009. Based in Salvador, he travels frequently across the Northeast and all of Brazil to keep the guides up to date. Learn more about Willy Sievert →
