Forte de São João Baptista da Foz
Forte de São João Baptista da Foz, Military fort at Foz do Douro, Portugal.
The stone fortress stands at the mouth of the Douro River with three bulwarks and defensive walls overlooking the Atlantic Ocean entrance.
Construction started in 1570 under King Sebastian's reign following French pirate attacks, with significant expansions completed by French engineer Charles Lassart in 1653.
The fort represents Portuguese coastal defense architecture and contains the first Renaissance design elements in northern Portugal by Italian architect Francesco de Cremona.
The National Defense Institute currently operates within the fort, which visitors can view from the surrounding Passeio Alegre public garden area.
During the Napoleonic occupation in 1808, the fort became a symbol of resistance when Portuguese forces raised their national flag amid military confrontations.
Location: Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde
Part of: Passeio Alegre
Address: Esplanada do Castelo
GPS coordinates: 41.14889,-8.67444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:14
Passeio Alegre
238 m
Foz do Douro
453 m
Felgueiras Lighthouse
341 m
São Miguel-o-Anjo Lighthouse
685 m
Senhora da Luz Lighthouse
669 m
Chafariz do Passeio Alegre
159 m
Cantareira Lighthouse
653 m
Igreja de São João Baptista (Foz do Douro)
480 m
Conjunto de imóveis na Rua do Passeio Alegre
344 m
Douro South Mole Light
507 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Lapa
664 m
Douro North Mole Light
629 m
Passos da Freguesia de São João da Foz do Douro: Passo do Passeio Alegre; Passo da Rua Bela; Passo de Santa Anastácia; Passo da Rua do Alto da Vila; e Passo do Largo do Rio da Bica
369 m
Pastoras beach
164 m
Foz Velha
228 m
Obeliscos da Quinta da Prelada
534 m
São João da Foz Range Front Lighth
261 m
Casas nº 99, 100 e 103 da Rua do Padrão
956 m
Ingleses beach
464 m
Ourigo beach
253 m
Casa Richard Wall
1.1 km
São João da Foz Range Rear Light
476 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Luz
1.1 km
Luz beach
629 m
Carneiro beach
150 m
Gondarem beach
1 km
Oporto British School
417 m
Chafariz do Passeio Alegre
615 mReviews
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