Forte de São Julião da Barra

Seminars at the historical site

Old, magnificent, heart breaking piece of history of the great nation. Survived trough centuries fortress , high walls, old artillery cannons all around makes you imagine how life was at those times o...

A strategic fort at the Tajo mouth.

Built in a strategic location that dominates Barra's entrance, São Julião is one of the most important military buildings in the country. Although it is not possible to specify the period when the wor...

Considered in the past as the Shield of the Kingdom, greater maritime fortification in the country.

The São Julião da Barra Fort is the largest and most complete military defense complex in the Vauban style reminiscent of Portugal. Built in São Julião da Barra, at the tip of São Gião, the extreme we...

Standing strong against the elements

The Fort is inaccessible to the public (I believe it’s used by a Government department) but is an important coastal landmark between Oireas and Carcavelos beaches. The sea is currently choppy and the ...

Muy bien tenida

Fuerte similar a los de Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), símbolo de una época de luchas, esclavitud y conquistas. muy buenas vistas brinda este ícono de la conquista Iberoamericana y para nosotros los ...