Forte da Ilha do Pessegueiro / Forte de Santo Alberto do Pessegueiro
This fortress, which constructions was ordered in 1603 by Filipe III, is located in the Ilha do Pessegueiro (Peach Tree Island), to the south of Porto Covo. During the Restauração War (Restoration War) it was attacked several times by the Castilla army and was severely damaged. At the end of the 17th century, during the reign of Dom Pedro II, a new fortress was constructed. It is currently in ruins.
Contacts
Herdade do Pessegueiro e Ilha do Pessegueiro
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Characteristics
Monuments near Forte da Ilha do Pessegueiro / Forte de Santo Alberto do Pessegueiro
Capela da Misericórdia de Sines
An austere temple. It has a longitudinal plan, compoised of a nave and a narrower high altar with the sacristy on the left side.
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Salvas ou das Salas
A 16th century chapel that still has, in the main façade, a manuelin portal and stones with inscriptions. On both sides one can view the counterforts, ending i…
Castelo de Sines
A medieval castle that was restored several times along the years. Of the primitive castle still remain the walls with battlements and turrets, the donjon with…
Estátua de Dom Vasco da Gama
A statue that honours Vasco da Gama, the first man that travelled to India by sea. He connected Europe and Asia at the end of the 15th century and has an impor…
Igreja de Porto Covo
A church composed of a nave and a narrower high altar, with the sacristy on the right side.
