Forte de São Brás de Sanxete, Coastal fort in Cabo Raso, Cascais, Portugal
The maritime fort stands on a strategic location along the Portuguese coast, featuring thick stone walls and defensive structures overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Built in 1658 during King John IV's reign, the fort operated with a small garrison of three soldiers and two gunners managing four iron cannons.
The fort represents Portuguese maritime defense architecture, incorporating traditional military engineering principles with local construction techniques of the 17th century.
The fort houses the Cabo Raso Lighthouse, which guides ships with its beam reaching twenty nautical miles into the Atlantic Ocean.
The red iron lighthouse tower, added in 1915, marks the transformation of this defense structure into a maritime navigation aid facility.
Location: Cascais e Estoril
GPS coordinates: 38.70944,-9.48580
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:32
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