Fortress São João Baptista

Arquitectura militar

Patrimonio arquitectonico del sistema militar de protecion de Rio Duoro, cuya construccion fue motivada por la necesidad de defensa del litoral. Es una curiosa combinacion entre un complejo religioso...

Arquitectura militar

Patrimonio arquitectonico del sistema militar de protecion de Rio Duoro, cuya construccion fue motivada por la necesidad de defensa del litoral. Es una curiosa combinacion entre un complejo religioso...

Intersting old fort ruins

The fort is mainly just the ruins of the outer walls but if you venture further there is more. The outer ramparts offer some good views out over the river and out to the sea. Inside the main building ...

Intersting old fort ruins

The fort is mainly just the ruins of the outer walls but if you venture further there is more. The outer ramparts offer some good views out over the river and out to the sea. Inside the main building ...

Bit of a shell

Sadly like lots of these castles the ravages of time have taken their tolls. Not a lot to see, unless you go to the outer walls then the view is the best part of the visit. Quite extensive grounds.