Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graça ou de Lippe

An example of 18th-century European military architecture, built by King José I on the site of a former fort. This bastioned fort sits on an impressive rocky hill. Its wide spaces, interplay of lines and volumes lend it power and military effectiveness. Its distinctive feature is the Governor's residence, an unusual building within the fort's architectural context. It is also known as Lippe Fortress, named after the architect who proposed its construction. Inside, there is a chapel honoring Our Lady of Grace.