Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Military fortress in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.
The stone fortress features four corner bastions, thick walls measuring 33 meters in length, and a battery section directly facing the ocean front.
Construction of the fortress began in 1701 under King Pedro II of Portugal, with military engineer Sebastião de Souza directing the project until its completion in 1740.
The fortress contains a chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição, built in 1743, which served as a religious center for the local fishing community.
The municipal government manages the fortress complex, which includes facilities for restaurants and hosts regular tours explaining maritime defensive structures.
The fortress walls prevented seaweed collection on the adjacent beach, leading to a royal decree in 1741 that restored traditional harvesting rights.
Location: União das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai
GPS coordinates: 41.37800,-8.76420
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:54
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