Fortaleza de São Vicente
Fortaleza de São Vicente, Military fortress at Cape St. Vincent, Sagres, Portugal.
The fortress features a polygonal layout with a prominent bulwark facing inland and includes two main entrances with Portuguese coat of arms decorations.
British privateer Francis Drake destroyed the original structure in 1587, leading to its reconstruction in 1606 under King Philip III of Spain's orders.
The site held religious importance as a Christian pilgrimage destination, housing a convent dedicated to Saint Vincent until the 19th century.
The fortress contains barrel-vaulted chambers, terraces, and a lighthouse that can project signals visible from 43 kilometers across the ocean.
Archaeological discoveries at the site reveal human presence since prehistoric times, with artifacts dating from Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.
Location: Sagres
Architectural style: mannerism
GPS coordinates: 37.02306,-8.99611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:18
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