Forte da Ilha do Pessegueiro / Forte de Santo Alberto do Pessegueiro
This fort, built by Philip III in 1603, is located on Pessegueiro Island, south of Porto Covo. During the Restoration War, this fortification suffered several Castilian attacks and was severely damaged. At the end of the 17th century, during the reign of King Pedro II, a new fort was built, which currently lies in ruins.
Contacts
Herdade do Pessegueiro e Ilha do Pessegueiro
7520-421,Ilha do Pessegueiro
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Characteristics
Monuments near Forte da Ilha do Pessegueiro / Forte de Santo Alberto do Pessegueiro
Capela da Misericórdia de Sines
An austere temple. It has a longitudinal plan, compoised of a nave and a narrower high altar with the sacristy on the left side.
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Salvas ou das Salas
This 16th-century chapel preserves the Manueline portal and inscribed tombstones on its main façade. On both sides are buttresses, topped by conical pinnacles,…
Castelo de Sines
A medieval castle, it has undergone several restorations over the centuries. All that remains of the original castle are the battlemented walls flanked by thic…
Estátua de Dom Vasco da Gama
A statue that honours Vasco da Gama, the first man that travelled to India by sea. He connected Europe and Asia at the end of the 15th century and has an impor…
Igreja de Porto Covo
Church with a stepped plan consisting of a nave and a narrower chancel, with the sacristy to the right.
