Dominating the mouth of the Mondego, the construction of the Fort of Santa Catarina dates back to the end of the century. XVI, during the Philippine dynasty, and has an interesting military history associated with it.

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It is a historic fort located at the entrance to the Aveiro Lagoon, built in the 17th century to protect the city and port of Aveiro. Today, it is an important tourist attraction and offers incredible views of the lagoon and the city.

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