Fort of São Francisco do Queijo
Fort of São Francisco do Queijo, 16th century coastal fort in Nevogilde, Portugal
The granite fort stands on a rocky outcrop along the Atlantic coast, featuring military architecture with thick walls and strategic observation points.
The structure was built between 1661 and 1662 following the design of French engineer Miguel de l'Ècole to protect Porto from potential Galician fleet attacks.
The fort maintains a historical-military museum under the care of the Association of Commands, displaying artifacts and documents from different periods.
The fort welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 1 PM and 6 PM, with an entrance fee of 0.50 euros and typical visit duration of 30 minutes.
The fortification served multiple roles through centuries, from military defense to fiscal guard station, before becoming a cultural heritage site.
Location: Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde
Operator: Associação de Comandos - Delegação do Norte
GPS coordinates: 41.16833,-8.69028
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:46
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