Fort Santa Catarina (Figueira da Foz)
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Fort Santa Catarina of Figueira da Foz is located in the parish of Buarcos, in the city and municipality of Figueira da Foz, district of Coimbra, in Portugal.
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Fort Santa Catarina | |
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Forte de Santa Catarina | |
Figueira da Foz, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 40°08′53″N 8°51′59″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Condition | Good. |
Site history | |
Built | Late 16th century.[1] |
In use | 16th-19th century. |
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It cooperated with the Fortress of Buarcos and the Palheiros Fortlet in the defense of the port and bay of Figueira da Foz and Buarcos.[2]
It houses the Santa Catarina Lighthouse. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest, by Decree 44.075, published on December 5, 1961.[1]