Forte de Albarquel
The construction of this fort began in 1643 by order of King D. João IV and was concluded during the reign of King D. Pedro II. The objective of this fort was to reinforce the gun power of S. Filipe fortress. It is located near the Albarquel beach, in the area of the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park.
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Monuments near Forte de Albarquel
Muralhas de Setúbal
Setúbal was once surrounded by two belts of walls. The first, called Muralha Afonsina for being constructed during the reign of King D. Afonso V, traced out th…
