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Forte de São Francisco Xavier (Castelo do Queijo)

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Forte de São Francisco Xavier (Castelo do Queijo)

Forte de São Francisco Xavier (Castelo do Queijo)

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    Location: Nevogilde, Porto, Portugal

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    August 29, 2023

    Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier: Located near the beach. The fort is known as Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle). The name refers to the shape of the granite boulders of the rocky coast that compose it. These are said to be reminiscent of cheese loaves. The fort dates from the mid-17th century and has been a monument since 1934.

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      November 23, 2023

      The fort dates back to the mid-17th century and is located between the mouths of the Douro and the Rio Leça. It has been registered as a monument since 1934 and can be visited. There is also a tiny museum and a bar. The view from above is beautiful of the beaches of the Matosinhos district, the cruise terminal and the sea anemone.

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        May 4, 2022

        A fortress in front of the city

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