Forte de São Clemente - V.N. Milfontes, Portugal
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Torgut
N 37° 43.367 W 008° 46.952
29S E 519164 N 4175080
Forte de São Clemente was built in 1599 and it has been used as a hotel.
Waymark Code: WMF1TA
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 08/08/2012
Views: 8
This fort was built between 1599 and 1602, under the coordination of the Italian engineer Alexandre Massai, a man also involved in other significant works, namely the harbor of Lisbon and a handful of other forts.
The purpose of this fort was to protect the nearby village and the mouth of rio Mira from the frequent attacks by north African corsairs and pirates.
In 1903 the Crown sold the building in auction. Later, in 1939, the fort was bought by Dom Luis de Castro e Almeida. It was by then little more than a ruin. But the new owner managed to renovate the fort. In 1959 the fort starts a new stage of its life: hotel! But an exclusive hotel, with just a couple of available bedrooms, with obnoxious rates.
More recently, after the death of Dom Luis de Castro e Almeida, the fort changed hands, and it's actually now for sale. 4 millions Euros.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1599
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portugal
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Perfect
This site is administered by ----: Privately owned
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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