Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende
Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, Military fort in Esposende, Portugal
The star-shaped fortification stands at the mouth of the Cávado River, featuring bastions at each vertex and hexagonal guardhouses along its perimeter.
Built between 1699 and 1704 under Pedro II of Portugal's reign, this defensive structure protected the Cávado River entrance from maritime threats.
The fort received classification as an Immovable Cultural Heritage of Public Interest in 1982, marking its significance in Portuguese military architecture.
The Municipality of Esposende acquired the fort in 2020 for 204,000 euros, initiating renovations to create exhibition spaces and cultural activity venues.
The fort complex includes a red-painted cylindrical iron lighthouse on its southwest side, with a concrete base and an adjoining two-story keeper's residence.
Location: Esposende, Marinhas e Gandra
GPS coordinates: 41.54306,-8.79028
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:28
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