Forte de São João Baptista / Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Construction of polygonal plant, bastion, turreted in angles. Strong who served military functions until the 19th century, when it passed the only control the input and output of small boats. Inside there are remnants of bunkers and supplies.
It was built in the 17th century and, in 1999, adapted by architects Paul Lobo and Amedeo Mandolesi to hotel and restaurant.
Contacts
Avenida do Brasil
4480-659,Vila do Conde
- tel:916616585916616585
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.fortesaojoao.pt/
- social network: https://www.facebook.com/fortesjoao/
- Easy external parking
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Characteristics
- tuesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00
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