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Fort of St. John the Baptist
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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹
March 12, 2026
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Ordered to be built at the end of the 16th century to defend the coast and the entrance to the Douro River.
A fine example of military architecture, the original structure was augmented by modern bastions (17th century) and the entrance gate to the fort (18th century).
Currently, the Porto Regional Delegation of the National Defense Institute is located there. It has been classified as a property of Public Interest since June 6, 1967.
A fine example of military architecture, the original structure was augmented by modern bastions (17th century) and the entrance gate to the fort (18th century).
Currently, the Porto Regional Delegation of the National Defense Institute is located there. It has been classified as a property of Public Interest since June 6, 1967.
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