Fortified Area at the Heart of a Settlement
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Brazilian Tour, Group 779, Puzzle 5 (Canga Beach Towel).
Question is: Fortified Area at the Heart of a Settlement
and the answer is: CITADEL
Word Meaning:
CITADEL — A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
Definitions from Wiktionary.