Fort São João Baptista da Foz
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The Fort São João Baptista da Foz (Forte de São João Baptista da Foz in Portuguese), is located in the parish of Foz do Douro, in the municipality and District of Porto, in Portugal.
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Fort São João Baptista da Foz | |
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Forte de São João Baptista da Foz | |
Castro Marim, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 41°08′56″N 8°40′28″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Condition | Good. |
Site history | |
Built | 1646-1653[1] |
In use | 17th century. |
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It stands in a dominant position at the mouth of the Douro river, overseeing the access the city of Porto via the river.