Fort of St. John the Baptist

Séc. XVII / Séc. XVIII

The Fort is a small star-shaped bulwark with an artillery battery. The building dates back to the 16th century and was erected by D. Pedro II, who saw its construction extend to the next century. The protection of the entry of Cávado River was ensured by this Fort until the French Invasions (19th century).
Currently, one can also see the Lighthouse of Esposende set in the Fort. It comprises a 15-metre cylindrical red tower made of iron, based on a concrete base and finished off at the top by a torch with a range of 20 nautical miles.
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