Capela e Forte de São Vicente, Military fortress in Santa Maria, Portugal
The Capela e Forte de São Vicente combines religious architecture with military fortifications on elevated terrain overlooking the Portuguese coastline.
Built in 1809 under Duke of Wellington's command, this fortress formed part of the Lines of Torres Vedras during the Peninsular War.
The fortress complex includes a chapel that served both military personnel and local inhabitants for religious ceremonies and community gatherings.
The site operates under management of Torres Vedras Municipal Council, with specific areas remaining accessible despite structural preservation requirements.
The fortress walls contain architectural elements that demonstrate early 19th-century military engineering techniques used in Portuguese coastal defense systems.
Location: Santa Maria, São Pedro e Matacães
Accessibility: Beperkte toegang voor rolstoelen
Operator: Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras, auto de cessão de 5 janeiro 1993
GPS coordinates: 39.10063,-9.26602
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:07
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Statue of São Gonçalo de Lagos
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Núcleo urbano da cidade de Torres Vedras
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Centro de Interpretação da Comunidade Judaica
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