Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation
Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation, Coastal fort with chapel in Lagoa e Carvoeiro, Portugal
The Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation stands on a clifftop 100 meters above sea level, monitoring maritime activities along the Portuguese coast.
Built between 1670 and 1675 under the direction of Count Vale dos Reis, the fort protected the southern Portuguese coastline from naval invasions.
The fortress contains religious elements, including a 17th-century statue of Our Lady of the Incarnation and a 19th-century Crucifixion representation.
Despite its importance as a military structure, the fort currently operates without official heritage protection status while remaining open to visitors.
The fort originally featured a high octagonal obelisk that functioned as a navigation guide for ships traversing the coastal waters.
Location: Lagoa e Carvoeiro
Inception: 1670
GPS coordinates: 37.09466,-8.47082
Latest update: March 19, 2025 23:35
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