Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro
17th Century fortress in Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro, also known as the Forte Velho (Old fort) or Fort of Areeiro, is located on the right bank of the River Tagus in the municipality of Oeiras in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Construction began in 1647 under the direction of António Luís de Meneses and was completed in 1659.[1][2]
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Fort of Santo Amaro do Areeiro | |
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Oeiras, Lisbon District, Portugal | |
Coordinates | 38°40′53″N 9°18′53″W |
Type | Bastion fort |
Site information | |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Restored |
Site history | |
Built | 1659 with subsequent modifications |
Materials | Basalt |
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