Forte de São Francisco de Chaves, 17th-century fort in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
The fort sits atop Pedisqueira hill near the Tâmega River, featuring stone walls up to 20 meters high and four bastions at its corners.
Construction took place between 1658 and 1662 under King Afonso VI during the Portuguese Restoration War to protect against invasions from Galicia.
The structure represents the transformation from a Franciscan monastery built in the early 16th century into a military fortification with advanced defense systems.
The fort now functions as a hotel with 53 rooms, offering accommodations alongside amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis court, and restaurant.
The granite walls vary in thickness from one meter and incorporate a star-shaped design that maximized defensive capabilities against artillery attacks.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
GPS coordinates: 41.74296,-7.46913
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:10
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