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Forte de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo e São Marcelo (Forte do Mar)

This is a circular fort, its construction, during the govern of Francisco Barreto (1657-1663), far from the shore is due to the fear of a new invasion. Its objective was to avoid any invasion of the port. In 1670 s. it had 9 cannons. Its slightly circular project is formed by a central turret, surrounded by a ring of equal height, constituted by the perimeter and the quarters. It was built in sandstone up to the waterline and the remaining in stonemasonry.

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