Fort Santo António da Piedade
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Fort Santo António da Piedade (Forte de Santo António da Piedade in Portuguese), also known as Fort Santo António for short, (Forte de Santo António in Portuguese) is a military structure located in the parish of Bacelo e Senhora da Saúde, in Évora, Portugal.[1]
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Fort Santo António da Piedade | |
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Forte de Santo António da Piedade | |
Évora, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 38°34′42″N 7°54′56″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Évora |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Built | 1640-1683 |
Built by | Portugal |
Events | Portuguese War of Restoration |
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The fort has been classified as a building of public interest since 1957.[1]