the neves neighborhood, in which is the 'ilha das flores', is located to the south of 'ilha do engenho'.

this general region of the guanabara bay is also covered in important naval facilities. beyond the mentioned navy installations, there is also a concentration of dockyards, especially to the west of engenho, in the coast of niterói.

the largest of such structures were built in the islands of conceição, mauá, or in the mainland's shore nearby.