Barra de Aveiro Fort
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The Barra de Aveiro Fort (Forte da Barra de Aveiro in Portuguese) also known as Gafanha Castle (Castelo da Gafanha in Portuguese), Forte Pombalino, Forte Novo or , is located on an island adjacent to Ilha da Mó do Meio, parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, municipality of Ílhavo, district of Aveiro, in Portugal.[2][3][1]
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Barra de Aveiro Fort | |
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Forte da Barra de Aveiro | |
Aveiro, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 40°38′0″N 8°43′0″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Condition | Good. |
Site history | |
Built | 1642 and 1648[1] |
Events | Portuguese War of Restoration |
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