The Castle Medieval fortification that is the most emblematic monument of the city. Its Keep, with almost 40 meters high, is considered by some authors as the highest military tower in the country.The Castle of Beja, namely its Keep, is the city's best known and most emblematic monument. It is a Gothic fortress, whose construction... Continue Reading →
When you visit Funchal , you will notice at one point or another a pretty yellow building on the coast. This building is none other than the São Tiago Fortress in the historic center of the city. The Portuguese built the brick and stone fortress in 1614 to protect Funchal from pirate attacks and corsairs. This construction was probably long overdue, as pirates attacked the city in 1566.
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