Castelo da Póvoa
Building in Povoa, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Castelo da Póvoa (English: Castle of Póvoa), also Fortress of Póvoa de Varzim, officially Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição or Nossa Senhora da Conceição Fortress, is a Portuguese fortress in Póvoa de Varzim rebuilt during the reigns of Peter II and John V (between 1701 and 1740) to defend the town from privateers, in the site of an earlier fort known as "Forte de Torrão". It is considered a listed property of Public Interest in Portugal.
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Castle of Póvoa | |
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Castelo de Póvoa | |
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Location | Povoa, Portugal |
Completed | Reign of John I of Portugal |
Owner | Republic of Portugal |
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