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Fortaleza de Sao Juliao Da Barra

Forte de São Julião da Barra
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Avenida Marginal 2780, Carcavelos 2775-604, PortugalMap
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  • Vugar_Huseynov
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    Seminars at the historical site

    Old, magnificent, heart breaking piece of history of the great nation. Survived trough centuries fortress , high walls, old artillery cannons all around makes you imagine how life was at those times o...

    Reviewed on Nov 25, 2018
  • ADulcidio
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    A strategic fort at the Tajo mouth.

    Built in a strategic location that dominates Barra's entrance, São Julião is one of the most important military buildings in the country. Although it is not possible to specify the period when the wor...

    Reviewed on Aug 27, 2018
  • Carlos C
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    Considered in the past as the Shield of the Kingdom, greater maritime fortification in the country.

    The São Julião da Barra Fort is the largest and most complete military defense complex in the Vauban style reminiscent of Portugal. Built in São Julião da Barra, at the tip of São Gião, the extreme we...

    Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
  • Gakeitse
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    Standing strong against the elements

    The Fort is inaccessible to the public (I believe it’s used by a Government department) but is an important coastal landmark between Oireas and Carcavelos beaches. The sea is currently choppy and the ...

    Reviewed on Mar 16, 2018
  • Jorge I
    Jorge I
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    Very well-trained

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    Fort similar to those of Cartagena of India (Colombia), symbol of a era of struggles, slavery and conquests. very good views offer this icon of the Ibero-American conquest and for us ...

    Reviewed on Aug 6, 2017
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