Forte da Barra de Aveiro
Forte da Barra de Aveiro, Military fort in Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
The fortress stands at the entrance of Ria de Aveiro, featuring two half bulwarks connected by a curtain wall and a cylindrical tower with a beacon.
Built between 1642 and 1648 during the Portuguese Restoration War, this defensive structure protected the mouth of the Vouga River from maritime attacks.
The Portuguese government designated this military structure as an Immovable Cultural Heritage of Public Interest through Decree-Law 735 in December 1974.
The lower section of the fort currently functions as a storage facility, while the integrated lighthouse continues to guide vessels through inland navigation.
The fort includes three gun emplacements in its southern bulwark, with a triple arcade leading to an upper terrace overlooking the coastline.
Location: Gafanha da Nazaré
GPS coordinates: 40.64526,-8.73285
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:41
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