Forte de Santiago da Barra

Viana do Castelo
Description

It is thought to date from the reign of Afonso III, the first fortification placed on the estuary of the river Lima, although the earliest safe date is already in the 15th century, when there was built a fortress, that would have been completed during the reign of d. Manuel I, as suggest some architectural elements, including the so-called Manueline Tower of Roqueta " located in the southwest of modern bastion fortress. At the end of the 16th century, the fortress was the subject of successive works of improvement, having been under Spanish domination, during the reign of Philip II (Philip I of Portugal), which was built the current fortress of polygonal plant, from a design by Filippo Terzi, the most famous designer of military buildings of that era.

Location: Viana do Castelo
Casa d’João Enes - Afife Residence

Casa d’João Enes - Afife Residence

Opened to the public since May of 2010, the house of "João enes", consists in a touristic...
More info
Restaurante O Vasco

Restaurante O Vasco

Regional cuisine restaurant, located in the historic centre of Viana do Castelo. Specialties:...
More info
Comments There are no comments from our visitors. Be the first to comment.
Evaluate: Make your evaluation