Fort of Santiago do Outão
Fort of Santiago do Outão, Medieval coastal fort at Sado River estuary, Portugal
The Fort of Santiago do Outão stands on a strategic position at the northern entrance of Sado River, featuring three levels of fortified structures and defensive walls.
The site originated in 1390 as a watchtower built by King João I, later expanded into a fortress in 1572 under King Sebastião I supervision.
Inside the fort, a chapel contains 18th century tiles depicting scenes from Santiago's life, representing Portuguese religious and artistic traditions.
The fort now operates as Hospital Ortopédico Sant'Iago do Outão, located on Estrada Nacional 379-1 in the Nossa Senhora da Anunciada district.
The fortress transformed from military installation to prison, royal summer residence, tuberculosis sanatorium, and finally into an orthopedic hospital in 1909.
Location: Setubal (São Julião, Nossa Senhora da Anunciada e Santa Maria da Graça)
Inception: 1572
GPS coordinates: 38.48849,-8.93509
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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