Photos

About the location:
The very first reference of Fort of Outão (converted into an orthopaedic hospital) dates back in 1390 and appears on an order from D. João I to build a coastal garrison. But there is some evidence that a Roman temple dedicated to Neptune once existed on the same spot.

The fort has undergone various enlargements and improvements over the centuries. Even in the 20th century, having served as both a prison and as a holiday house for the royal family, the fort was offered to D. Amélia to establish a sanatorium there. Once the number of TB sufferers had fallen, it became the 'Santiago do Outão Orthopaedic Hospital' that stands here today.

Some new info I found says that the hospital is the only one south of river Tejo to have been awarded full accreditation by the British Healthcare Accreditation and Quality Unit.

About the photo itself:
Taken on the south side of the hospital that overlooks the sea. Along the concrete-vaulted patio, there are several exits from the hospital itself consisting of two glass doors, each protected by painted ironwork. Walking along the patio I've noticed an interesting play of reflected patterns seen when looking through one of external doors - and as you can see, there's that fantastic blue sea behind me.

More pics to see and to get a better sense of the place you can see here. (small spots and scratches are not from my lens or camera sensor but belong to dirt on the door glass)