Fort São Vicente (Sagres)
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Fort São Vicente (Fortaleza de São Vicente in Portuguese) is a military monument in Sagres, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It consists of the remains of a fortification, with a lighthouse inside.[1] It was built in the 16th century to protect a coastal strip and an existing monastery on the site.[1] In 1587 it was destroyed by British privateer Francis Drake, and rebuilt in 1606.[2] In the mid-19th century, a lighthouse was built on the site, which was replaced by a new one in the early 20th century.[3] In the mid-2000s, Cape São Vicente was closed to the public for construction work.[4]
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Fort São Vicente | |
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Fortaleza de São Vicente | |
Sagres, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 37°1′23″N 8°59′46″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
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