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MonumentsForte de SantiagoLocated alongside the beach of Sesimbra, the Fort of Santiago formed part of the Sado estuary´s line of defence in the 17th century. In addition, defence was ensured by the Portinho da Arrábida, the São Teodósio, the Baralha and the Cabo Espichel (...)
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MonumentsForte de Santiago da BarraLocated next to the sea, it is believed that the first fortification sited on the bar of the River Lima estuary dates from the reign of King Afonso III (13th century). However, the earliest certain date is the 15th century, when a fortress was built (...)
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MonumentsForte de Santo António da Barra ou Forte VelhoThe fort is situated at the entrance to São João do Estoril, close to the coast road and a thick wood. As it is the oldest of the forts in the area, it has become known as the "Forte Velho".
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MonumentsForte de São Bruno de CaxiasDe forma geométrica, o Forte de São Bruno é constutuído a norte por um baluarte com duas guaritas e por um revelim do lado de terra. A porta de armas é encimada por um escudo real desartilhado. Depois da guerra civil, foi utilizado como Posto Fiscal.
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MonumentsForte de São João Baptista - BerlengasThis fort on the island of Berlenga was built in 1651 on the orders of Dom João IV, and completed in 1656.Built to prevent this island being occupied by North-African pirates or enemy powers, the fort's most famous episode occurred in June 1666. It (...)
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MonumentsForte de São João das MaiasAlthough some restoration work was carried out in 1868, the fort was not remounted with cannons and, as was frequently the case with coastal fortifications that were no longer needed for coastal defence purposes, it fell into disuse and was (...)
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MonumentsForte de São João no EstorilQuadrangular in shape, the fort's gate has some lightly decorated stones in its arch. Above it can be seen an inscription and the royal coat of arms. The fort also has three circular watchtowers in three of its corners.
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MonumentsForte de São Julião da BarraThis fort has an extremely wide field of vision, with an uninterrupted span of 180º, ranging from deep into the Tagus estuary to the rugged cliffs of Boca do Inferno. Your attention is drawn to the enormous ravelin pointing towards the coast road.
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MonumentsForte de São Miguel ArcanjoThis fort is situated at the end of the promontory, overlooking the northern beach. It is triangular in shape with a rampart in each corner.
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MonumentsForte de São NeutelThe São Neutel Fort is located in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, in Chaves, and was built during the Restoration Wars, in the 17th century, to reinforce the defence of the region.It has a star-shaped floor plan, with a double defensive line and an (...)
