Forte Nossa Senhora das Neves / Castelo de Matosinhos
This 17th century building is shaped like a four-pointed star, each protected by guardhouses. The vestiges of this defensive fort can be seen on Avenida Doutor Antunes Guimarães, Rampa do Castelo and Rua de Santa Catarina. It began to be built in 1638, but in 1655 it was still not completed. In 1832, during the civil war, it underwent some modifications and, in the 20th century, it was handed over to the Captaincy of the Port of Leixões, which carried out works to house its staff there.
Contacts
Largo do Castelo
4450,Leça da Palmeira
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Characteristics
Monuments near Forte Nossa Senhora das Neves / Castelo de Matosinhos
Capela de Santana
A baroque chapel built in the 18th century that underwent large works in the 20th century. The façade is covered by pattern tiles.
Capela de Santo António do Telheiro
A neoclassicist chapel, dating back to the 18th century, with a longitudinal plan and the interior decorated with neoclassicist retables. In 1956 the main faça…
