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Fort of São Mamede (Elvas)
Photo: João Maneta
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The Fort of Sao Mamede was built in the 19th century on the site of the former hermitage of São Mamede, as part of the Peninsular Wars.
The fortins of Elvas occupy the top of a hillock that, taken by the enemy, threatened the Fort of Santa Luzia or the city, or else allowed the use of the Aqueduto da Amoreira as an obstacle to progress on the ground.
The Fortins of São Pedro, São Mamede and São Domingos are a Luso-British construction.
It was with the arrival of Wellington as generalissimo of the Anglo-Luso-Spanish allied armies in the Iberian Peninsula that from 1811 these small fortifications began to be built to protect the city.
Properties
- On the hill On the mountain, thus providing a close connection with nature.
- Close to nature Located in a natural environment, surrounded by trees, mountains, rivers, or other elements of nature, providing a relaxing and refreshing experience.
- On a trail You need to hike a trail to reach it. Usually, the car will not have access. It can be interesting for those who like to hike.
Location
Address: Assunção, EN 4; estradão de terra batida, desenvolvido a partir da estrada, devidamente sinalizada, de acesso ao Forte de Santa Luzia e contornando a sua frente nascente
Closest Attractions
The distance is the shortest or by air.
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