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Situated on Sagres Cape, Promontorium Sacrum famous for its unique beauty, Sagres Fortress owes its origin to one of the most important figures in the History of Portugal and the World: Prince Henry (1394-1460), who here founded a village and here died.

From the wall, built by the father of the Portuguese Discoveries, little remains, since the fort was rebuilt in the sixteenth century and on the second half of the eighteenth century, when it was adapted to the "Vauban" defensive system. The entrance of this bastion fortress is a good example of neoclassical architecture. Inside can be seen some cannons, one tower from the sixteenth century and also the Nossa Senhora da Graça (Our Lady of Grace) Church built in the sixteenth century at the precise spot where once had been the Church of Santa Maria, founded by the Prince but destroyed by the English privateer Francis Drake in 1587. One of the most significant attractions of Sagres fortress is undoubtedly the compass card, a sundial that many think is contemporary to the infant. Place of deep historical and symbolic value, the monument offers the opportunity to revisit the glorious period of the maritime discoveries and appreciate one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

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  • Sagres Fortress

  • Situated on Sagres Cape, Promontorium Sacrum famous for its unique beauty, Sagres Fortress owes its origin to one of the most important figures in the History of Portugal and the World: Prince Henry (1394-1460), who here founded a village and here died.

    From the wall, built by the father of the Portuguese Discoveries, little remains, since the fort was rebuilt in the sixteenth century and on the second half of the eighteenth century, when it was adapted to the "Vauban" defensive system. The entrance of this bastion fortress is a good example of neoclassical architecture. Inside can be seen some cannons, one tower from the sixteenth century and also the Nossa Senhora da Graça (Our Lady of Grace) Church built in the sixteenth century at the precise spot where once had been the Church of Santa Maria, founded by the Prince but destroyed by the English privateer Francis Drake in 1587. One of the most significant attractions of Sagres fortress is undoubtedly the compass card, a sundial that many think is contemporary to the infant. Place of deep historical and symbolic value, the monument offers the opportunity to revisit the glorious period of the maritime discoveries and appreciate one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

  • Algarve

  • Vila do Bispo

  • Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Nature Park

  • Direção Regional de Cultura do Algarve

  • Yes.

  • Access to the Fortress, coming from:

    - Lagos / Vila do Bispo - N125 to Vila do Bispo then N268 to Sagres. After more or less 8,7 km, you'll find a roundabout, go stright forward by N268-2. The fortress entrance is 800 meters away.

  • Museum

  • Store

    Exhibition | interpretation space of natural and cultural values

    Paths

    Viewpoint

    Guided tours

    Cultural Activities

    Restaurants and similars

  • Fortaleza de Sagres

    Rua da Fortaleza

    8650-360 SAGRES

    E-mail: fortaleza.sagres@cultalg.pt

    Phone: (+351) 282 620 140  | (+351) 282 620 142 (reception)

    SITE

  • Consulte http://www.monumentosdoalgarve.pt

  • See http://www.monumentosdoalgarve.pt

  • January 1st and 22nd (municipal holiday), Easter Sunday, May 1st and December 25th.

  • Yes

  • Historical route and exhibition center are accessible for people with reduced mobility.

  • For groups and by appointment is possible to visit several of the Algarve monuments, including Sagres fortress, in the same route.