Fort of Pessegueiro, Military fortress in Porto Covo, Portugal
The rectangular fortress contains two triangular bastions facing inland and a polygonal battery directed toward the nearby beach and Pessegueiro Island.
The construction of this coastal defense structure started in 1588 under Filippo Terzi and continued until completion during King Peter II's reign in the late 17th century.
The fortress includes the Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Queimada with its vaulted ceiling at the northern section of the compound.
The entrance to the fortress consists of a wooden bridge crossing a moat, leading to the main gate positioned in the center of the landward wall.
The fort was designed to connect Pessegueiro Island with the mainland through an artificial port system, featuring thick stone walls aligned with the natural terrain.
Location: Porto Covo
Location: Sines
Inception: 1588
Part of: Forte do Pessegueiro, incluindo a ilha do mesmo nome, abrangendo o Forte da Ilha de Dentro
GPS coordinates: 37.82840,-8.79098
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:48
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