Fort of Santo António de Belixe
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The Fort of Santo António de Belixe (Fort of Saint Anthony of Beliche), which is also referred to as the Fortress of Beliche (Portuguese: Fortaleza de Belixe), is located on Cape St. Vincent in the parish of Sagres, municipality of Vila do Bispo, Faro District, in Portugal. The original date of construction is unknown but the fort was already in existence in the 16th century.
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Fort of Santo António de Belixe | |
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Faro District Near Sagres in Portugal | |
Coordinates | 37°01′38″N 8°58′56″W |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Open to the public | ?? |
Condition | Restored but subject to coastal erosion |
Site history | |
Events | Bombardment by Francis Drake in 1578 |
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