Forte de Milfontes, Coastal fortress in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal
The polygonal stone fortification stands on a rocky outcrop above the Mira River mouth, featuring bastions at its northwest and southwest corners.
Engineer Alexandre Massai supervised the construction between 1599 and 1602 to protect the town from pirates and establish a customs control point.
The fort includes a gate with a stone coat of arms displaying a closed crown, representing Portuguese military architecture from the Philippine Dynasty period.
The structure now functions as a private residence but opens its doors during specific cultural events and guided tours throughout the year.
Next to the fort, Praça da Barbacã contains a monument marking the starting point of the first aerial journey from Portugal to Macau in 1924.
Location: Vila Nova de Milfontes
GPS coordinates: 37.72278,-8.78306
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:43
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