Forte de São João Baptista
Its construction began in the end of the XVI century, being concluded in the next century. In 1832-33, during the Porto siege, it served as a storing and protection spot. Fortification with defence elements placed at the angles and meant to protect it from flank attacks, with a big defensive capacity. In the beginning of the XIX century, an urban change covered the set with rocks, withdrawing the castle from the mouth.
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Monuments near Forte de São João Baptista
Alfândega Nova
The construction of the new Port customs building was designed in 1859, by the French engineer C.F.G. Colson. It has an area of 36000 m2 and comprises three ma…
Chafariz do Passeio Alegre / Chafariz da Quinta da Prelada
This fountain is authored by Nicolau Nasoni and dates back to the 18th century.
Farol de São Miguel
It was the first fire light in Portugal and was built in 1527, by the commendatory of the Santo Tirso Monastery, D. Miguel da Silva, who left incomes to lit fi…