Fort of Leça de Palmeira
Fort of Leça de Palmeira, Military fortress in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal
The Fort of Leça da Palmeira features four corner bastions and angular curtain walls, situated at the entrance of Porto's northern coastline near Leixões Port.
Construction of the fortress started in 1638 under João Sá e Meneses, taking 82 years to complete due to various interruptions and funding challenges.
The structure represents Portuguese coastal defense architecture, joining other fortifications like São João da Foz and São Francisco Xavier do Queijo in protecting Porto.
Located at coordinates 41.187611, -8.702275, the fort now functions as headquarters for the Port of Leixões captaincy, managing maritime operations.
The fortress underwent transformation from military defense to customs control in 1844, later becoming a vital administrative center for port activities.
Location: Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira
Inception: 1638
GPS coordinates: 41.18761,-8.70228
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:24
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