Forte Novo / Forte da Armação
Loulé was taken from the moors by D. Paio Peres Correia in 1249. In 1268, D. Afonso III gave it its charter. This fort was built during the reign of D. João II and restored at the end of the 18th century. Currently it has the shape of a four beaked star and is in ruins.
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Monuments near Forte Novo / Forte da Armação
Escultura Alusiva à Pesca
A sculpture that represents a boat with two fishermen throwing their nets to the sea. A homage of Vilamoura's population to the fishing population.
Busto de Manuel Brito Pardal
Small bronze bust as a homage to the poet and fisherman Manuel Brito Pardal (1916-1984).
