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Royal Ironworks of St John, Ipanema

Brazil

The Royal Ironworks of St John, Ipanema (Portuguese: Real Fábrica de Ferro São João do Ipanema, or Fundição Ipanema), was the first ironworks (or foundry) to be continuously operated in Brazil. It is located in Sorocaba region, near the city of Iperó, state of São Paulo. Ruins of the twin blast furnaces are well preserved and nearby is Fazenda Ipanema, a small settlement.

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