Forte de São Brás
Fort built in the 16th century on Top of the rock, with the goal of defending the village during the reign filipino. It consists of a small bulwark and the building of the House of the command and troop Barracks. Inside, there is the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and an obelisk in honor of Commander Carvalho Araújo.
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Monuments near Forte de São Brás
Casa do Padre Manuel
Building single-storey rectangular plant, located in the historic centre of Vila do Porto. It was built in the 17th century and refurbished in the 18th century.
Convento e Igreja de São Francisco / Edifício da Câmara Municipal de Vila do Porto
Dating back to 1607, this convent was sacked by pirates in 1616 and in 1675. It was then rebuilt in 1725 on the initiative of Friar Agostinho de San Francisco,…
