Castle of São Filipe, Setúbal, Portugal
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Daniel C
N 38° 31.060 W 008° 54.570
29S E 507889 N 4263257
A defensive castle located in the top of a hill near the city of Setúbal, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WM6H7J
Location: Setúbal, Portugal
Date Posted: 06/04/2009
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The castle's construction started in 1582, during the kingdom of D. Filipe I (Filipe II of Spain), who went to Setúbal to see personally the beggining of the works. Italian architects - Filippo Terzi, and then Leonardo Torriani - were responsible for the architectural plan.
During the kingdom of D. João IV (1640-1656), a new exterior wall was added, increasing the size of the castle. This new structure allowed a better defense of the Sado River's estuary.
Nowadays, a luxury hotel (pousada) is located inside the castle, and it serves as a great lookut point towards the city of Setúbal and the Sado River.
Accessibility: Full access
Condition: Intact
Admission Charge?: no
Website: [Web Link]
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