Category: Military Architecture > Fort
District: Setúbal > Sines > Sines > Pescadores
Located in the city of Sines, in the district of Setúbal, it is situated on Cape Sines, at the western end of the bay.
Built to watch over the coast and protect Sines against attacks by corsairs and pirates. It functioned in conjunction with the Castle of Sines for the defense of the town.
When spotting suspicious vessels, it fired warning shots (salvos) to alert the population and call the defenders to action.
Built in the 17th century, following a project by architect Alexandre Massai, at a time when several coastal fortresses were erected in Portugal.
It maintained a military garrison until 1844.
Considered a Property of Public Interest since September 12, 1978.
Maritime fort in the Mannerist style, with a rectangular plan, casemate, and battery. Currently, it no longer has the old gun emplacements on the parapet.
It represents a testimony of the Portuguese coastal defense in past centuries and is part of the historical heritage of Sines.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forte_de_Nossa_Senhora_das_Salvas
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.95130774654802,-8.876355633873736
Coordinates DMS: 37°57'4.7"N 08°52'34.9"W
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