Highlight • Historical Site
Cistern Tower at Sagres Fortress
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David Howells
February 13, 2021
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Loads of historical little bits and pieces in this area referring to Henry the Navigator. This is one of them.
Christopher
April 18, 2023
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A historical marker over the Cistern Tower in Sagres Fortress. An information sign about the tower
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Naxxos
April 3, 2020
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The Cistern tower was originally built at the instigation of Infante D. Henrique. The current tower, however, was reconstructed according to plans and drawings from 1587.
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Elevation 90 m
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