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Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida

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Portinho da Arrábida
2925, Portinho da Arrábida

Setúbal

Fort built in 1676, after the end of the Restoration War that aimed to reinforce with its guns the defence of the coast near Setúbal. It was deactivated in 1853.

Forte de São João do Arade

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Rua Doutor Coelho de Carvalho
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

It formed, together with the Santa Catarina Fort, the defense of the Arade river estuary. Originally consisting of a watchtower, it was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the initiative of the poet Coelho Carvalho, at the beginning of the 20th century, the residence underwent major adaptation works, which gave it the romantic aspect it presents today.

Forte de Alqueidão / Forte Grande

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Rua da Fonte Nova
2590, Santo Quintino

Sobral de Monte Agraço

Fortification belonging to historical Lines of Torres. Saves the defensive device that allowed defeat napoliónicas forces, under the command of general Wellington.

Forte de Santa Cruz

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Rua Vasco da Gama
9900-017, Horta

Horta

Strong pentagonal plant, once intended for the defense of the city of Horta and its port of pirates attacks. Have been named, initially, of Forte de Santo António and was built in the second half of the 16th century. The original defensive system only the outer walls. Was ceded, in 1927, the Town Hall of Horta to be torn down and increase the avenida marginal. However, the lack of funds meant that the plans were not fulfilled. In 1947 it was classified as National Monument and in 1969 an Inn was built in its interior, today "Pousada de Portugal".

Muralhas e Forte de Cacela Velha

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Rua de Cacela Velha
8900, Vila Nova de Cacela

Vila Real de Santo António

A fort also known as Fortress of Cacela, it stands in a dominant position by the mouth of the Formosa river bank. The primitive fortification was a Moorish castle that preceded the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula. During the 16th century, already in ruins, it was rebuilt by orders of Dom João III or Dom Sebastião. After the earthquake of 1755, it was rebuilt again by Dom Francisco de Noronha and the works were finished in 1794.

Muralhas do Forte de Vila Franca do Campo

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Rua do Baixio
9680-138, Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo

The walls of the old Tagarete pier fort, which served as protection against corsair attacks in the 17th and 18th centuries, still remain present today, separating the fishing port from the marina of Vila Franca do Campo.

Quinta do Forte

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Rua Forte de Lovelhe
4920-084, Lovelhe

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Civil architecture farm accommodation, revival and neoclassical pombalina, deployed in gentle slope soils. To enhance certain decorative details in Pombaline late revival. Currently has residential function.

Forte da Giribita

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Avenida Marginal, 13-A
2770-210, Paço de Arcos

Oeiras

Built in the 17th century by command of Dom João IV, this small fortress has the royal arms and an inscription concerning its construction above the entrance. Throughout the centuries it had several occupations until it was given to the War Navy in 1947.

Forte da Luz

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Peniche
2520, Peniche

Peniche

Forte de Paçô

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Avenida do Forte
4900-280, Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo

A fortress located on the beach, just a few metres away from the sea. Rebuilt in the 17th century ath the time of the Restoration Wars, it played an important role during Napoleon's invasions. It was part of the defence line in the Lima river banks and by the Atlantic Ocean.

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