Moxarro Fort (remains) - Work No. 89

Category: Military Architecture > Fort

District: Lisboa > Mafra > Santo Isidoro > Azenhas do Mar

Location

Situated in the picturesque locality of Azenhas do Mar, in the parish of Santo Isidoro, municipality of Mafra, in the district of Lisbon, the Fort of Moxarro (vestiges) is located in a strategically elevated position, dominating the coastal landscape. Its location offers stunning views over the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean and the rocky coastline that characterizes this area of the coast. The surrounding environment is of striking natural beauty, where the blue of the sea merges with the colors of the cliffs.

This location allows for observing the vastness of the oceanic horizon, feeling the sea breeze, and listening to the sound of the waves, elements that enhance the coastal atmosphere and its strategic importance in the past.

Memories of Coastal Defense

The Fort of Moxarro, today reduced to vestiges, is a visible link of Portuguese military architecture, once intended for the protection of the coast. Its existence attests to the historical need to monitor maritime approaches, safeguarding the coast from possible incursions. Although time and the elements have profoundly shaped its original structure, the remnants are a testament to its defensive function and the strategic importance this area possessed in past eras.

The "Work nº 89" suggests that this fort was integrated into a network or line of fortifications, designed for coordinated and systematic defense. What remains of its construction allows us to glimpse the robustness and purpose that defined it.

Harmony with the Natural Landscape

A visit to the vestiges of the Fort of Moxarro provides an experience that goes beyond the simple observation of ruins. The site invites reflection on history and how human constructions integrate and, at times, merge with the natural environment. The stones that remain of the fort dialogue with the wild and beautiful landscape of Azenhas do Mar, creating a scene of contemplation.

The quietness of the place, punctuated only by the sound of the waves and natural elements, offers a conducive environment to imagine the times when this fort fulfilled its vital function, while enjoying the serenity and grandeur of the ocean that stretches to infinity.

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