Moura Barracks

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Beja > Moura > Moura > Urbanização Quinta de Santa Justa

Military Architecture and History

, Military and religious architecture in Alentejo style.

, Built for defense during the Restoration Wars.

, Rare examples of barracks specifically built for military personnel.

Building and Chapel of the Moura Barracks

, Two-story building for military accommodation.

, Adjoining chapel with marble altar and tile panels.

Border Defense

, Part of a strategic protection plan.

, Construction of walls, forts, and watchtowers.

, Important point in the history of Portugal's defense.

Location and Urban Context

, Located near an important access road to Moura.

, Integrated into the 17th-century expansion of the city.

, Surrounding area left unoccupied for military and agricultural reasons.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt